Order of Saint George (Kingdom of Hungary)
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The Order of Saint George was the first secular chivalric order
in the world established by King Charles I of Hungary
in 1326.
The Order was awarded to only 50 knights, and the admission of a new member required the unanimous vote of the former members. New members had to swear fidelity to the monarch. The members wore a hooded black cloak with a Latin
inscription In veritatate iustus sum huic fraternali societati. Symbol of the Order was St. George slaying Dragon, as can be seen on seal attached to the Statutes.
The Order existed only for a short period. The private association of same name is self-styled order, established 2001.
Chivalric order
Chivalric orders are societies and fellowships of knights that have been created by European monarchs in imitation of the military orders of the Crusades...
in the world established by King Charles I of Hungary
Charles I of Hungary
Charles I , also known as Charles Robert , was the first King of Hungary and Croatia of the House of Anjou. He was also descended from the old Hungarian Árpád dynasty. His claim to the throne of Hungary was contested by several pretenders...
in 1326.
The Order was awarded to only 50 knights, and the admission of a new member required the unanimous vote of the former members. New members had to swear fidelity to the monarch. The members wore a hooded black cloak with a Latin
Latin
Latin is an Italic language originally spoken in Latium and Ancient Rome. It, along with most European languages, is a descendant of the ancient Proto-Indo-European language. Although it is considered a dead language, a number of scholars and members of the Christian clergy speak it fluently, and...
inscription In veritatate iustus sum huic fraternali societati. Symbol of the Order was St. George slaying Dragon, as can be seen on seal attached to the Statutes.
The Order existed only for a short period. The private association of same name is self-styled order, established 2001.
Sources
- Fügedi, Erik: Ispánok, bárók, kiskirályok (Counts, Barons and Petty Kings); Magvető Könyvkiadó, 1986, Budapest; ISBN 963 14 0582 6.
- Kristó, Gyula (editor): Korai Magyar Történeti Lexikon - 9-14. század (Encyclopedia of the Early Hungarian History - 9-14th centuries); Akadémiai Kiadó, 1994, Budapest; ISBN 963 05 6722 9.