Jean-Baptiste Pallegoix

(French pronunciation: [ʒɑ̃ batist palɡwa]; 24 October 1805 – 18 June 1862) was vicar apostolic of Eastern Siam.

Born in Combertault, France, he was consecrated as a priest of the Société des Missions Etrangères on 31 May 1828.

On 3 June 1838 he was assigned as Coadjutor Vicar Apostolic of Siam and titular bishop of Mallus.

Bishop Pallegoix was highly esteemed by King Mongkut and they often discussed issues.

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