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The Most Noble Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III of England in 1348. ... c. 1398 91 Simon Felbrigge: d. 1442 ... King of the United Kingdom, abdicated ...
The Order of the Garter is dedicated to the image and arms of Saint George, England's patron saint. Appointments are at the Sovereign 's sole discretion, typically made in recognition of national contribution, service to the Crown, or for distinguished personal service to the Monarch. [2]
Holmes, Grace: The Order of the Garter, Its Knights and Stallplates 1348-1984. Windsor, 1984. Begent, Peter J., and Hubert Chesshyre: The Most Noble Order of the Garter, 650 Years. London, Spink, 1999. A list is in Appendix A, pp. 309-330, with names, dates of nomination and year of death. There is also list of degradations and removals p. 277-278.
Aug 23, 2024 · The king inaugurated the Order of the Garter with a great feast and joust, but the identity of the lady thus granted immortality is uncertain. The most popular candidate is Joan, “Fair Maid of Kent,” the king’s cousin, but Katharine Grandison, Countess of Salisbury, has a strong claim, and one Tudor historian named the lady as the queen, Philippa of Hainault.
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The Order of the Garter was created by the English monarch Edward III (r. 1327-1377 CE) around 1348 CE and dedicated to the Virgin Mary and Saint George. The king was still in a celebratory mood after England's famous victory over a much bigger French army at the Battle of Crécy in August 1346 CE and was eager to further emphasise the nation's mart...
There was not much point in being a member of an exclusive set unless one could show the fact off, and there are various theories as to just why a garter was selected as the order's emblem. One view is that it is not actually a garter at all but a sword belt, and it is true that in many depictions of the order's arms the garter has a buckle. The mo...
The Garter King of Arms is the principal king of arms in Britain and most senior herald, responsible for all heraldic matters of the Order of the Garter (and many additional duties besides). The first holder of the office was Sir William Bruges in the mid-15th century CE. In official ceremonies involving other heralds, he is identified by his badge...
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Sep 30, 2024 · Chester, pat. 7 June 1398. Guyenne, king, probably app d between 21 March and 9 April 1413. Garter, c. 30 June 1415. S. of Richard Bruges, Lancaster; b. c. 1375. App d Chester 1398 and as such from 1399 was attached to Henry, Prince of Wales. Guyenne king on Henry V's accession; Garter shortly before 4 July 1415.
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The Garter Principal King of Arms was placed by King Henry V over all the whole body of heralds. [12]He may be said to have two distinct capacities united in his person, one relative to the Order of the Garter, the other as head of the College of Arms, and on this account he not only takes an oath in a chapter of the Garter, before the Sovereign and Knights, but as king at arms another oath ...
