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Founded in 1348, the Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest order of chivalry in England, and later in the United Kingdom. <br>Membership is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 Companions chosen by the Sovereign.
Founded in 1348, the Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest order of chivalry in England, and later in the United Kingdom. <br>Membership is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 Companions chosen by the Sovereign.


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[[Order of the Garter|Foundation]] • [[Order of the Garter - Edward III|Edward III]] [[Order of the Garter - Richard II|Richard II]] [[Order of the Garter - Henry IV|Henry IV]] [[Order of the Garter - Henry V|Henry V]] [[Order of the Garter - Henry VI|Henry VI]] [[Order of the Garter - Edward IV|Edward IV]] [[Order of the Garter - Richard III|Richard III]] [[Order of the Garter - Henry VII|Henry VII]] • [[Order of the Garter - Henry VIII|Henry VIII]]
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|Plantagenet:
|[[Order of the Garter - Edward III|Edward III]] |
|[[Order of the Garter - Richard II|Richard II]] |
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|Lancaster:
|[[Order of the Garter - Henry IV|Henry IV]] |
|[[Order of the Garter - Henry V|Henry V]] |
|[[Order of the Garter - Henry VI|Henry VI]] |
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|York:
|[[Order of the Garter - Edward IV|Edward IV]] |
|[[Order of the Garter - Richard III|Richard III]] |
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|Tudor:
|[[Order of the Garter - Henry VII|Henry VII]] |
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Image: Plantagenet 1340.svg|Edward III<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">King of England</span>
Image: Plantagenet 1340.svg|Edward III<br><span style="font-size:88%; line-height: 1.3em;">King of England</span>
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Revision as of 02:05, 2 July 2015

Founded in 1348, the Most Noble Order of the Garter is the highest order of chivalry in England, and later in the United Kingdom.
Membership is limited to the Sovereign, the Prince of Wales, and no more than 24 Companions chosen by the Sovereign.

FoundationEdward IIIRichard IIHenry IVHenry VHenry VIEdward IVRichard IIIHenry VIIHenry VIII