Grand Master Jean de la Cassière - Valletta, Malta
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The coat of arms of Grand Master Jean de la Cassière is located above the entrance to St. John's Co-cathedral in Valetta, Malta
Waymark Code: WM12AGN
Location: Malta
Date Posted: 04/14/2020
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Saint John's Co-Cathedral is a Roman Catholic church in the middle of Valletta, Malta. It was commissioned by Grand Master Jean de la Cassière as the Conventual Church of Saint John for worship by the Knights of the Order of St. John. The Co-cathedral was built of limestone in the Mannerism style by the between 1572 and 1577. It was designed by the Maltese architect Girolamo Cassar.
The coat of arms of Grand Master Jean de la Cassière is the third of three coats of arms located above the entrance to St. John's Co-cathedral. The 1st and 4th quarter depict the Greek cross of the Order of St. John and 2nd and 3rd quarter depict a lion rampant.
Bearer of Coat of Arms: Burgher (used by famous commoner)
Full name of the bearer: Jean L'Evesque de la Cassiere
Where is Coat of Arms installed (short description) ?:
Above the entrance to St. John's Co-cathedral in Valletta, Malta.
Material / Design: Stucco
Address:
St. John's Co-cathedral
St. John's Square
Valletta, Malta
Web page about the structure where is Coat of Arms installed (if exists): [Web Link]
Web page about the bearer of Coat of Arms (if exists): [Web Link]
Blazon (heraldic description): Not listed
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