held Paul in high esteem and made him a noble. In 1660, while in Toulon, the king honored Paul by visiting him in his property “La Cassine”, in the company of his court. While present, the poets Chapelle and Bachaumont recorded what ensued during the royal visit. The visit of Louis XIV to the property of Chevalier Paul “We found at Toulon, Monsieur Chevalier Paul, who, by his office, by his merit and by his expense, is the first and most considerable of the country. It’s this Paul, which the experience Greedy of the Sea and Wind; Which the happiness and valiance Made France formidable To all the people of the Levant. These verses are as magnificent as his face; but, in truth, though it has something proud to it, does not fail to be convenient, soft and entirely honest. He served us in his home, which is so clean and well maintained, that it seemed to be a small delightful palace.” The provincial biographer Claude-François Achard, described: A generous man with the disinherited Never forgetting his modest origins, he bequeathed to the poor the entirety of his belongings, and asked to be buried among them at the cemetery of Toulon. He enjoyed reminding people of this. The same Achard told the following anecdote: Honors and posterity Three warships of the French navy have successively carried this prestigious name: Chevalier Paul (1934-1941), a vauquelin-class destroyer Chevalier Paul (D626) (1956-1971), an escorteur d’escadre type T 47 Chevalier Paul (D621), a horizon-class frigate entered into service 10 June 2011 The center of the Préparation Militaire Marine in Marseille also carried the name Chevalier Paul. Notes References Knights of Malta 1598 births 1667 deaths French Navy admirals Military personnel from Marseille