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Order of Cisneros

Title of honor of Spain established under Francisco Franco From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Order of Cisneros

The Order of Cisneros (Spanish: Orden de Cisneros) is a state order of Spain created in 1944. It is named after Cardinal Francisco Jiménez de Cisneros. Primarily bestowed during the Francoist dictatorship and currently dormant, it rewarded political merit.[2]

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Order of Cisneros
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Awarded by the Spanish State
TypeState order
Established8 March 1944
StatusDormant
FounderFrancisco Franco
Grand MasterKing Felipe VI
ChancellorFélix Bolaños[citation needed]
Classes8
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First induction1944
Last inductionSeptember 1977[1]
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Merit of the National Plan Against Drugs
Next (lower)Royal Order of Civil Recognition to the Victims of Terrorism
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Ribbon of the order

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History

The Order of Cisneros was established by Francisco Franco on 8 March 1944.[1][3] The order was modified in 1976 to only reward politicians for merit, and was later modified again on 15 April 1977.[3] Although the order has not been awarded since September 1977, it has not been formally abolished by the Spanish government.[1]

Design

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The Order of Cisneros in the Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood.

The order is composed of the Eagle of Saint John atop a red Maltese cross.[1] Adorning the cross are two sets of five arrows and a yoke is present at the tail of the eagle, in reference to the yoke and arrows, the symbol of the Catholic Monarchs of Spain which was repurposed by the Falangist movement.[1]

Classes

The order is composed of eight classes:[1]

  • Grand Collar
  • Grand Cross
  • Band
  • Commendation with Plaque
  • Commendation
  • Ribbon
  • Cross
  • Gold Medal

Notable recipients

Grand Masters[4]

Coats of arms of recipients

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References

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