Foundation Stone Laid for Valletta
- When
- 1566
- Where
- Valletta
- Episodes
- 1
On 28 March 1566, Grand Master Jean Parisot de Valette laid the foundation stone for the new city of Valletta. The city was named in his honor following his leadership during the Great Siege of Malta in 1565. Valette personally placed the first stone, initiating the construction of Malta's capital.
Episodes
Background and detail
Laying of the Foundation Stone. Following the successful defense of the island, Valette commissioned the construction of the new city in 1566. On 28 March 1566, he personally laid the foundation stone with his own hands. The city was subsequently named Valletta in his honor, reflecting his pivotal role in the island's survival and the establishment of its new capital.
People involved
- Jean Parisot de Valette · Grand Master of the Order of Malta
Sources
- Valletta Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-20
- Jean Parisot de Valette Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
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