Jean de Valette Parisot 1494 – 1568

Biography

Jean de Valette Parisot was born on January 1, 1494, in the village of Parisot in the Quercy region of France. A nobleman of distinguished lineage, he devoted his life to the order of the Hospitallers of Saint John of Jerusalem, an organization dedicated to charitable and military service in the Mediterranean. His commitment to the order was evident throughout his long career, gaining recognition and responsibility within its ranks.

Rising through the ranks of the Hospitallers, Jean de Valette Parisot served as Grand Prior of Saint-Gilles, representing the Langue de Provence from 1556 to 1557. This position prepared him for his most significant role: Grand Master of the order, which he held from 1557 until his death in 1568. His tenure as Grand Master spanned an important period for the organization and its operations in Malta.

Jean de Valette Parisot spent his final years in Malta, where he died on August 21, 1568. His legacy was honored through his burial at St. John’s Co-Cathedral in Valletta, Malta, a fitting resting place for a man who had dedicated decades to the service of the Hospitallers and the Mediterranean community. His life reflected the values of nobility, spiritual commitment, and steadfast leadership.