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The Order of Prince Henry is a knighthood and honor for the citizens of Portugal or any citizen from another country. The order was named after Henry the Navigator. The order was created in 1960.[1]
Order of Prince Henry Ordem do Infante Dom Henrique | |
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Order of Prince Henry | |
Awarded by the Portuguese Republic | |
Type | Order |
Motto | Talant de bien faire |
Eligibility | Portuguese and foreigners; military and civilian |
Grand Master | President of Portugal |
Chancellor | Manuela Ferreira Leite |
Grades (w/ post-nominals) | Grand Collar Grand Cross Grand Officer Commander Officer Member |
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Established | 1960 |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order of Saint James of the Sword |
Next (lower) | Order of Liberty |
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Ribbon of the Order of Prince Henry |