Royal Order of Saint George for the Defense of the Immaculate Conception
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The Royal Military Order of Saint George for the Defense of the Faith and the Immaculate Conception (German: Königlicher Militärorden des Heiligen Georg zur Verteidigung des Glaubens und der Unbefleckten Empfängnis), also known as the Royal Bavarian House Equestrian Order of Saint George (German: Königlich Bayerischer Haus-Ritter-Orden vom Heiligen Georg),[1][2] was founded by Maximilian II Emanuel, Elector of Bavaria in 1729 to provide for a means of honouring the nobility and recognizing distinguished civil and military service.
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Quick Facts Royal Military Order of Saint George for the Defense of the Faith and the Immaculate Conception, Awarded by The Head of the House of Wittelsbach ...
Royal Military Order of Saint George for the Defense of the Faith and the Immaculate Conception | |
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Awarded by The Head of the House of Wittelsbach | |
Type | Dynastic order |
Established | 1728/1729 |
Country | Bavaria |
Royal house | House of Wittelsbach |
Motto | IN FIDE JUSTITIA ET FORTITUDINE |
Founder | Maximilian II Emanuel |
Sovereign | Franz, Duke of Bavaria |
Grand Master | Prince Max |
Grades | Grand Prior Knight Grand Commander Knight Commander Knight |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Saint Hubert |
Next (lower) | Military Order of Max Joseph |
Equivalent | Order of Saint Elizabeth |
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