Order of Saint Joachim
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The Order of Saint Joachim (The Equestrian, Secular and Chapterial Order of Saint Joachim) is an order of chivalry founded in 1755 to promote religious tolerance in Europe, and continues to exist today.[1] Admiral Horatio Nelson accepted the Grand Cross of the Order in 1802.
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Type | Order of chivalry |
Established | 1755; 269 years ago (1755) |
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Motto | Latin: Junxit Amicus Amor (Love hath united friends) |
Criteria | Charity and Religious Tolerance |
Status | Currently constituted |
Founder | See list |
Grand Master | HE Chevalier Stephen Lautens GCJ of Lindsell |
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Website | stjoachimorder |
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