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2 days 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.
Sep 21, 2024 · As the title suggests, Garter Principal King of Arms has specific duties as the Order's officer of arms, attending to the companions' coats of arms and banners of arms, which are exhibited in the chapel.
1 day ago · 22 July 1698 William, his father, was authorized to add to his paternal arms and crest 'such a coronet as Garter Principal King of Arms is crowned with at his Creation'.
Sep 14, 2024 · Sir Edward Walker (1611 – February 1677) was an officer of arms and antiquarian who served as Garter King of Arms.
4 days ago · 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.
Sep 23, 2024 · In the same reign as Ashmole, that great and laborious antiquary, Sir William Dugdale, was Garter King of Arms. In early life he became acquainted with Spelman, an antiquary as profound as himself, and with the same mediæval power of work.
Sep 4, 2024 · Sir Gilbert Dethick (1499/1500-1584), herald and diplomat. Dethick became Garter king of arms on 20 April 1550 and was knighted on 14 April 1551. He was genealogist and heraldist, and a member of the original Society of Antiquaries. In English, with one French phrase.
