Order of Francisco de Miranda
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The Order of Francisco de Miranda (Orden Francisco de Miranda) is conferred by the Republic of Venezuela
in memory of Francisco de Miranda
(1754–1816). This national honor and decoration was created to recognize Venezuelan citizens and foreigners who have contributed to the sciences, to the progress of the country, to the humanities or who have exemplified outstanding merits. There are several variations in this Order. This Order was originally a medal, established in 1934; however, it was established as an Order on July 28, 1939.
The official medal contractor for the Venezuelan government was N.S. Meyer of New York, New York.
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
in memory of Francisco de Miranda
Francisco de Miranda
Sebastián Francisco de Miranda Ravelo y Rodríguez de Espinoza , commonly known as Francisco de Miranda , was a Venezuelan revolutionary...
(1754–1816). This national honor and decoration was created to recognize Venezuelan citizens and foreigners who have contributed to the sciences, to the progress of the country, to the humanities or who have exemplified outstanding merits. There are several variations in this Order. This Order was originally a medal, established in 1934; however, it was established as an Order on July 28, 1939.
History
This honor, conferred by the President of Venezuela, was established in the 1930s. Subsequent legislation modifying the Order, the former Law on the Condecoration of the Francisco de Miranda Order was enacted in July 1943. More recently, the law was revised further in 2006, establishing the different levels or rankings within the Order and also identifying potential categories of recipients.Description
The gold-colored neck order badge features an oblong maroon enamel center showing the left-facing profile of Francisco de Miranda. The Venezuelan patriot's name is emblazoned across the upper quadrants of a band which encompasses this central image. Eight sunburst rays extend from this enameled focal point; and these rays are supported by a single encircling nimbus band of gold. The obverse features an embossed image of the coat of arms of the República Bolivariana de Venezuela. The device measures approximately 3-1/4 inches in diameter; and it is designed to hang from a bright yellow ribbon which is 1-3/8 inches wide, 18 inches in length.The official medal contractor for the Venezuelan government was N.S. Meyer of New York, New York.
Selected recipients
- Abdullah al-TarikiAbdullah al-TarikiAbdullah ibn Hamoud al-Tariki was a Saudi politician and government official. He was the first Saudi oil minister appointed by King Saud, and co-founder of Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries along with Venezuelan Juan Pablo Pérez Alfonzo.-Early life:Tariki was born in 1918 in Al Zulfi...
, 1960. - George Elbert Brown, 1965- Director of Pan American World Airways and the Netherlands Antilles.
- Monroe Edward SpaghtMonroe SpaghtMonroe Edward Spaght was a research chemist who became president and chairman of the Shell Oil Company. In 1965,he became the first American managing director of the Royal Dutch Petroleum Company, Shell's parent company.-Early life:...
, 1968. - Willard RockwellWillard RockwellWillard Frederick Rockwell, Sr. was a businessman who helped shape and name what eventually became the Rockwell International company....
, 1968. - Henri WassenberghHenri WassenberghHenry Abraham Wassenbergh , known to his friends and colleagues as "Or" Wassenbergh, is a Dutch academic, professor of law, and writer.Wassenbergh earned a law degree from the University of Amsterdam in 1950...
, 1972. - Nagib El Zakhem Kouzamy, 1982
- Lech WałęsaLech WałęsaLech Wałęsa is a Polish politician, trade-union organizer, and human-rights activist. A charismatic leader, he co-founded Solidarity , the Soviet bloc's first independent trade union, won the Nobel Peace Prize in 1983, and served as President of Poland between 1990 and 95.Wałęsa was an electrician...
, 1989. - Harry Abend, 1990. Polish-born Venezuelan sculptor and arquitect.
- Shoichiro ToyodaShoichiro Toyodais a Japanese business leader, serving as chairman of Toyota Motor Corporation between 1992–1999 and also serving as chairman of the powerful , beginning in May 1994 through May 1998.- Family tree :...
, 1999. - Daisaku IkedaDaisaku Ikedais president of Sōka Gakkai International , a Nichiren Buddhist lay association which claims 12 million members in 192 countries and territories, and founder of several educational, cultural and peace research institutions.-Life and establishment of SGI:...
, 2005. - José Antonio AbreuJosé Antonio AbreuJosé Antonio Abreu is a Venezuelan pianist, economist, educator, activist, and politician.-Politics and academics:...
, 2007. - Joseph S. Blatter, 2007.