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Pontifical Equestrian Order Of St. Gregory The Great
The Pontifical Equestrian Order of St. Gregory the Great ( la, Ordo Sancti Gregorii Magni; it, Ordine di San Gregorio Magno) was established on 1 September 1831, by Pope Gregory XVI, seven months after his election as Pope. The order is one of the five orders of knighthood of the Holy See. The honor is bestowed upon Catholic men and women (and certain notable non-Catholics) in recognition of their personal service to the Holy See and to the Catholic Church, through their unusual labors, their support of the Holy See, and the examples they set in their communities and their countries. History and appointment The inaugural brief states, in part, that "gentlemen of proven loyalty to the Holy See who, by reason of their nobility of birth and the renown of their deeds or the degree of their munificence, are deemed worthy to be honored by a public expression of esteem on the part of the Holy See". The end of the brief states that they must progressively maintain, by continued mer ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Papal Order Of Knighthood
The orders, decorations, and medals of the Holy See include titles, chivalric orders, distinctions and medals honoured by the Holy See, with the Pope as the fount of honour, for deeds and merits of their recipients to the benefit of the Holy See, the Catholic Church, or their respective communities, societies, nations and the world at large. Some of these honours are defunct or currently dormant, while some are still actively conferred. Chivalric orders ''Papal orders of knighthood'' or ''Pontifical orders of knighthood'' are orders of knighthood bestowed in the name of the Pope of the Catholic Church by his authority as head of the Holy See and sovereign of the Vatican City State. Historically, membership in these orders was either conferred by Papal bulls not signed by the Pope or by apostolic letters signed by the Pope himself. Since the reforms of these orders in the beginning of the 20th century, the diplomas have been signed by the Cardinal Secretary of State. The P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
VAT Order Of Saint Gregory The Great Comm W-Star BAR
A value-added tax (VAT), known in some countries as a goods and services tax (GST), is a type of tax that is assessed incrementally. It is levied on the price of a product or service at each stage of production, distribution, or sale to the end consumer. If the ultimate consumer is a business that collects and pays to the government VAT on its products or services, it can reclaim the tax paid. It is similar to, and is often compared with, a sales tax. VAT is an indirect tax because the person who ultimately bears the burden of the tax is not necessarily the same person as the one who pays the tax to the tax authorities. Not all localities require VAT to be charged, and exports are often exempt. VAT is usually implemented as a destination-based tax, where the tax rate is based on the location of the consumer and applied to the sales price. The terms VAT, GST, and the more general consumption tax are sometimes used interchangeably. VAT raises about a fifth of total tax revenues ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Duke Of Otranto
Duke of Otranto (french: Duc d'Otrante) is a hereditary title in the nobility of the First French Empire which was bestowed in 1809 by Emperor Napoleon I upon Joseph Fouché (1759-1820), a French statesman and Minister of Police. Fouché had been made a Count of the French Empire previously. Background The dukedom was named after the town of Otranto on the east coast of the Salento peninsula in Italy and created - under the French name of ''Otrante'' - as a ''duché grand-fief'' (a hereditary but nominal honor) in the satellite Kingdom of Naples. The ducal house of Fouché d'Otrante is still extant in the Kingdom of Sweden, where the dukes have lived since the 19th century. In Sweden, they are considered to be part of the unintroduced nobility. Lloyd Francois Sneddon held the title from 1989 to 2017, before stepping away due to failing health. As of 2017, the title is held by Charles-Louis Armand Fouché d'Otrante, 8th Duc d'Otrante (born in Stockholm, 14 March 1986). See als ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Acta Apostolicae Sedis
''Acta Apostolicae Sedis'' (Latin for "Acts of the Apostolic See"), often cited as ''AAS'', is the official gazette of the Holy See, appearing about twelve times a year.Oxford Dictionary of the Christian Church (Oxford University Press 2005 ), article ''Acta Apostolicae Sedis'' It was established by Pope Pius X on 29 September 1908 with the decree ''Promulgandi Pontificias Constitutiones'', and publication began in January 1909. It contains all the principal decrees, encyclical letters, decisions of Roman congregations, and notices of ecclesiastical appointments.Modern Catholic Dictionary, reproduced aCatholic Culture/ref> The laws contained in it are to be considered promulgated when published, and effective three months from date of issue, unless a shorter or longer time is specified in the law. ''Acta Sanctæ Sedis'' ''Acta Sanctæ Sedis'' (Latin for "Acts of the Holy See") was a Roman monthly publication containing the principal public documents issued by the pope, directly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Henry Delvaux De Fenffe
Henry Charles Marie Adolphe Delvaux de Fenffe was a Belgian nobleman and high-ranking civil servant. Career He achieved his Doctorate of Law in 1885. He was member of the provincial council, 1985. In 1898 he was shortly member of parliament. He served as Royal High Commissioner for Eupen-Malmedy, and governor of Devastated Regions. Between 1908 and 1919 he was Governor of liege in succession of Léon Pety de Thozée. He was then Senator, from 1926 to 1936. Bibliography * "Faut-il appliquer la participation aux benefices?" Liege, 1892 * "Les travaux publics." Liege, 1908 * "Les habitations ouvrieres." Liege, 1909 * "La formation de la jeunesse. L'education physique. Discours." Liege, 1910 * "La science du plein air." Liege, 1911 * "La science d'alimentation populaire." Liege, 1912 * "La science de l'adaptabilite de la jeunesse." Liege, 1913 Honours * : ** 1919: Created 1st Baron Delvaux de Fenffe, by Royal Decree ** 1932 : knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown (Be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rodrigo Augusto Da Silva
Rodrigo Augusto da Silva (7 December 1833 — 17 October 1889), nicknamed "the diplomat", was a politician, diplomat, lawyer, monarchist and journalist of the Empire of Brazil. He is best known as the minister that authored and countersigned with Princess Isabel, then Princess Imperial Regent the law that ended slavery in Brazil. Rodrigo was born in São Paulo into a family of wealthy financiers. His father, the Baron of Tietê, was also a politician and leader of the conservative party in São Paulo. Rodrigo became a deputy in the Chamber of Deputies of Brazil when he was 24 years old and served a total of seven terms representing the province of São Paulo. He later served as President of the Legislative Assembly of São Paulo, cabinet minister in two conservative governments and senator of the empire. Even though he died relatively young his career lasted over 30 years. In his first year as a deputy and throughout his career he defended policies to increase immigration fro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
João Carlos Saldanha De Oliveira Daun, 1st Duke Of Saldanha
João is the Portuguese equivalent of the given name John. The diminutive is Joãozinho and the feminine is Joana. It is widespread in Portuguese-speaking countries. Notable people with the name are enumerated in the sections below. Kings * João I of Kongo, ruled 1470–1509 * João II of Lemba or João Manuel II of Kongo, ruled 1680–1716 * Dharmapala of Kotte, last King of the Kingdom of Kotte, reigned 1551–1597 Princes * João Manuel, Hereditary Prince of Portugal (1537–1554), son of John III * Infante João, Duke of Beja (1842–1861) Arts and literature * João Bosco, Brazilian musician * João Cabral de Melo Neto, Brazilian poet and diplomat * Joao Constancia, Filipino singer, actor and dancer * João Donato, Brazilian musician * João de Deus de Nogueira Ramos, Portuguese poet * João Gilberto, Brazilian musician * João Guimarães Rosa, Brazilian novelist, short story writer, and diplomat * João Miguel (actor), Brazilian actor * João Nogueira, Brazilian mu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peter Cosgrove
General Sir Peter John Cosgrove, (born 28 July 1947) is a retired senior Australian Army officer who served as the 26th governor-general of Australia, in office from 2014 to 2019. A graduate of the Royal Military College, Duntroon, Cosgrove fought in the Vietnam War, receiving the Military Cross in 1971. From 1983 to 1984, he was commander of the 1st Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, and he later served as commander of the 6th Brigade and the 1st Division. Cosgrove rose to prominence in 1999, when he served as commander of the International Force for East Timor (INTERFET), which oversaw the peacekeeping mission in East Timor during its transition to independence. He is also an alumnus of National Defence College, India. Cosgrove was Australia's Chief of Army from 2000 to 2002 and Chief of the Defence Force from 2002 to 2005, receiving corresponding promotions to lieutenant general and general. Cosgrove retired from active service following the end of his term as Chief ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir George Bowyer, 6th Baronet
Sir George Bowyer, 6th and 2nd Baronet, KStJ, GCSG, KCPO (3 March 1783 – 1 July 1860), was a British politician. He sat in the House of Commons in two periods between 1807 and 1818, first as a Tory and then as a Whig. He was the son of Admiral Sir George Bowyer, 5th Baronet, and his second wife Henrietta Brett, daughter of Admiral Sir Piercy Brett, and was born at Radley Hall in Berkshire. In 1800, he succeeded his father as baronet. Bowyer was educated at Christ Church, Oxford, where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1804 and a Master of Arts in 1807. He was commissioned as a Captain in the Berkshire Militia on 16 May 1803, but resigned on 13 March 1804.Emma Elizabeth Thoyts, ''History of the Royal Berkshire Militia (Now 3rd Battalion Royal Berks Regiment)'', Sulhamstead, Berks, 1897/Scholar Select, ISBN 978-1-37645405-5, p. 260. At the 1807 general election, Bowyer was elected in the Tory interest as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Malmesbury, a seat wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dominique De La Rochefoucauld-Montbel
Dominique, Prince and Count de La Rochefoucauld-Montbel (born 6 July 1950 in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France), Officer of the Légion d’Honneur, is a member of the House of La Rochefoucauld and was the Grand Hospitaller of the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (9 years) and the president of the French Association (14 years). He is today Vice-President of the Foundation of the Order and president of the historical academy. He is president of the foundation for Evangelization through the Media (FEM). The Prince branch of the family is closely linked with the Holy Mary apparitions in Pellevoisin (France) and the discovery of the Lascaux Caves which they owned with the marriage of Emmanuel, Prince and Count, Ambassadeur of the Order of Malta, and Simone Darblay. That branch is from the dukes of Estissac and due to their proximity with Napoléon, they are linked with Roman nobility with unions with the Borghese. Family La Rochefoucauld-Montbel married Pascale Marie Subtil (financial contr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Frederick Blakeney
Frederick Joseph Blakeney (2 July 191316 June 1990) was an Australian public servant and diplomat. Blakeney joined the Commonwealth Public Service in the Department of External Affairs in 1946. His first post as head of mission at an overseas posting was as Minister to Cambodia Cambodia (; also Kampuchea ; km, កម្ពុជា, UNGEGN: ), officially the Kingdom of Cambodia, is a country located in the southern portion of the Indochinese Peninsula in Southeast Asia, spanning an area of , bordered by Thailan ..., Laos and Vietnam. In March 1974, Blakeney was appointed Australian Ambassador to the Netherlands. In 1977 he completed his post in The Hague and was appointed the Australian Ambassador to the European Office of the United Nations in Geneva. Blakeney retired from the public service in 1978. References 1913 births 1990 deaths Permanent Representatives of Australia to the United Nations Office in Geneva Ambassadors of Austr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Juan Mariano De Goyeneche
Juan Mariano de Goyeneche y Gamio, 3rd Count of Guaqui (4 February 1834 – 6 July 1924), was a Peruvian diplomat and politician. Biography Goyeneche was born in Arequipa into a prominent family. He was a nephew of the royalist general José Manuel de Goyeneche, who as commander-in-chief of Upper Peru defeated the revolutionary army in the battle of Huaqui and was created 1st Count of Guaqui by Fernando VII in 1817. When the independence of Peru was declared in 1821, his parents decided to remain in the country. He was educated at the Seminary School of Arequipa, under his uncle Archbishop , and the Seminary of Nobles at Bergara, Spain. He entered the diplomatic service as attaché at Peruvian legation in Madrid and during three years he received private classes by the jurist Eustaquio Laso, professor at the Central University of Madrid. In 1855 he was invested Knight of the Order of Santiago. In 1859 he returned to Peru to devoted himself to the management of the family pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
