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   Was Garter a king of arms?

   • As Garter was at once king of arms of the Order and ex officio head of the officers of arms in England. Unfortunately, his rights in the latter capacity were not clearly defined and the consequent uncertainty was at the back of the long drawn out troubles between later Garters and the provincial kings. See H. & H ., p. 63 etc.

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   Who founded the Most Noble Order of the Garter?

   • The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member limit. Later Earl of Bedford.

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   Why did Henry V create the Office of Garter?

   • By instituting the office of Garter in 1415 just before sailing for France, Henry V created two precedents. It was the first time a king of arms was specially appointed for the service of an order of chivalry, and it was the first time that the holder of a particular title was designated as ex officio doyen of the office of arms.

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   What is the Most Noble Order of the Garter?

   • The Most Noble Order of the Garter, English order of knighthood founded by King Edward III in 1348, ranked as the highest British civil and military honour obtainable. Because the earliest records of the order were destroyed by fire, it is difficult for historians to be certain of its original

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   1 day ago · It was the first time a king of arms was specially appointed for the service of an order of chivalry, and it was the first time that the holder of a particular title was designated as ex officio doyen of the office of arms.

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3. www.pepysdiary.com › encyclopedia › 859Order of the Garter - The Diary of Samuel Pepys

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   Jun 25, 2024 · The Garter Principal King of Arms is ex officio the senior officer of the College of Arms (the heraldic authority of England), and is usually appointed from among the other officers of arms at the College.

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   Jun 19, 2024 · The Most Noble Order of the Garter, English order of knighthood founded by King Edward III in 1348, ranked as the highest British civil and military honour obtainable. Because the earliest records of the order were destroyed by fire, it is difficult for historians to be certain of its original.

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   Jun 27, 2024 · List of knights and ladies of the Garter. The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. Dates shown are of nomination or installation; coloured rows indicate sovereigns, princes of Wales, medieval ladies, modern royal knights and ladies, and stranger knights and ladies, none of whom counts toward the 24-member ...

7. www.pepysdiary.com › encyclopedia › 856Sir Edward Walker (Garter King of Arms) - The Diary of Samuel ...

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Sir Edward Walker (1611 – February 1677) was an officer of arms and antiquarian who served as Garter King of Arms. Early life. Walker was born in 1611 at Roobers in Nether Stowey, Somerset, and entered the household of the great Earl Marshal Thomas Howard in 1633. Charles I

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   4 days ago · At this stage, Number 10 will inform Garter King of Arms, the Monarch’s principal adviser on heraldry, who will then meet nominees at the College of Arms (the official heraldic authority for England, Wales, Northern Ireland) to agree a title.

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   Jun 28, 2024 · Office instituted by Edward VI February 1552 as king of arms and principal herald of Ireland. The title replaced that of Ireland which had lapsed on Bellengier's death in 1487.