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, head_title = Grand Master , head = Disputed:

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founded by

in 1738. It was the last great

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fraternity, with a limitation to Roman Catholics and a direct attachment to the dynasty rather than the state. The founder of the order, Charles VII of Naples, ruled from 1734 until 1759. The grand magistry of the order is disputed among claimants to the headship of the formerly reigning

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Structure of the order

Originally, the order had four principal officers, whose duties were to administer its affairs: * Chancellor * Secretary * Treasurer * Master of Ceremonies A reform of 17 August 1827, limited these duties to certain ceremonial roles at the installation of knights, and no successors were appointed to the then-holders of these offices.

The order today

The order continues to be awarded today by the two claimants to the headship of the royal

and Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro. Since 1960, the order has been awarded sparingly and total membership has not exceeded eighty, most of the knights being members of royal houses, senior officers of the

, or Italian grandees.

Members

, the knights appointed by Prince Pedro, Duke of Calabria, his father and grandfather, were: * HM King Juan Carlos I of Spain, 19-2-1960. * HM King Simeon II of the Bulgarians, 30-3-1960. * HRH Dom

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, 2-10-1990. * Count Don Agostino Borromeo, 25-9-2002. * Don Roberto Dentice di Accadia, Marquess of Accadia, 25-9-2002. * Prince Don Alberto Giovanelli, 25-9-2002. * HSH Prince and Marquess Don Maurizio Ferrante Gonzaga di Vescovato, 5-9-2002. * Noble Don Alesandro of the Counts Mariotti Solimani, 25-9-2002.
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/ref> the knights appointed by Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro, his father and grandfather, were: * Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro and Grand Master * Antonio Maria of Bourbon Two Sicilies * Francesco Maria of Bourbon Two Sicilies * Gennaro Maria of Bourbon Two Sicilies * Luigi Alfonso Maria of Bourbon Two Sicilies * Alessandro Enrico Maria of Bourbon Two Sicilies * Casimiro Maria of Bourbon Two Sicilies *

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References

External links

History of the Order of Saint Januarius

Order of Saint Januarius webpage
on the Constantinian Order website (including roll of members) {{DEFAULTSORT:Order Of Saint Januarius Awards established in 1738

Structure of the order

The order today

Members

See also

References

External links