The Order of Antonio José de Irisarri (Spanish: Orden "Antonio José de Irisarri") was founded in 1973 by the government of

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. It was named in honour of the statesman and writer

Antonio José de Irisarri Antonio José de Irisarri Alonso (; February 7, 1786 – June 10, 1868) was a Guatemalan statesman, journalist, and politician who served as Interim Supreme Director of Chile in 1814. He is considered one of the fathers of Chilean journalism to ...

. The order has five classes. *

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There are no knights.↑

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en Rafal Heydel-Mankoo, "World Orders of Knighthood and Merit" (). London 2006.

Recipients

* Grand Crosses **

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** Federico Urruela

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Order of Antonio Jose de Irisarri Orders, decorations, and medals of Guatemala 1973 establishments in Guatemala Awards established in 1973