The Civil Order of Alfonso XII ( es, Orden Civil de Alfonso XII, links=no) is a Spanish honorific decoration named for
King Alfonso XII
Alfonso XII (Alfonso Francisco de Asís Fernando Pío Juan María de la Concepción Gregorio Pelayo; 28 November 185725 November 1885), also known as El Pacificador or the Peacemaker, was King of Spain from 29 December 1874 to his death in 1885 ...
(1857–1885). It was established by
Royal Decree
A decree is a legal proclamation, usually issued by a head of state (such as the president of a republic or a monarch), according to certain procedures (usually established in a constitution). It has the force of law. The particular term used for ...
on 23 May 1902 to reward achievements in education, science, culture, teaching and research.
History
According to Article 3 of the Royal Decree, the order is composed of three categories: Grand Cross ( es, Gran Cruz, links=no), Commander ( es, Encomienda, links=no), and Chevalier ( es, Caballero, links=no).
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Beginning in 1939, the members of the Order could request their entry into the newly created ]Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise
The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise ( es, Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio) is a Spanish civil order established in 1939, recognising activities in the fields of education, science, culture, higher education and research.
The order was create ...
.
Royal Decree 954/1988, of 2 September, finalized its replacement with the Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise, "adapting its norms to the social conditions of the present time and to the democratic principles on which the legal system is based."
Selected recipients
See also
* Orders, decorations, and medals of Spain
This is a list of some of the modern orders, decorations and medals of Spain.
The bulk of the top current civil and military decorations granted by the Government of Spain in a discretionary manner trace their origins back to the 19th and 20th cen ...
References
External links
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Orders, decorations, and medals of Spain
1902 establishments in Spain
1988 disestablishments in Spain
Awards established in 1902
Awards disestablished in 1988