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The founding of the Order of the Garter by King Edward III is announced on St. George's Day.
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Order of the Garter
Order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England
The Most Noble Order of the Garter is an order of chivalry founded by Edward III of England in 1348. The most senior order of knighthood in the British honours system, it is outranked in precedence only by the decorations of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross. The Order of…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Edward III of England
King of England from 1327 to 1377
Edward III, also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England from January 1327 until his death in 1377. He is noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority after the disastrous and unorthodox reign of his father, Edward II. Edward III…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Saint George
Christian saint and martyr (died 303)
Saint George, also George of Lydda, was an early Christian martyr who is venerated as a saint in Christianity. According to holy tradition, he was a soldier in the Roman army. Of Cappadocian Greek origin, he became a member of the Praetorian Guard for Roman emperor Diocletian,…Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)