Jean de Valette is elected as Grand Master
1557
21 August 1557
21/08/1557
The Council of the Order met in Birgu, and after five hours of discussions, chose the Frenchman de Valette as the new Grand Master
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21 August 1557
Jean de Valette is elected as Grand Master
On 21 August 1557, the Council of the Order met in Birgu, and after five hours of discussions, chose the Frenchman de Valette as the new Grand Master after the death of his predecessor Grand Master La Sengle.
