Civil Order of Alfonso XII explained

The Civil Order of Alfonso XII (es|'''Orden Civil de Alfonso XII'''|links=no) is a Spanish honorific decoration named for King Alfonso XII (1857–1885). It was established by Royal Decree on 23 May 1902 to reward achievements in education, science, culture, teaching and research.^{[1] [2]}

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).^[1]

Beginning in 1939, the members of the Order could request their entry into the newly created Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise.^[3]

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."^[4]

See also

• Orders, decorations, and medals of Spain

External links

• World Awards

Notes and References

1. Real Decreto . Royal Decree . . 152 . 953 . es . 1 June 1902 . 15 November 2018.
2. Reglamento de la Orden civil de Alfonso XII . Regulation of the Civil Order of Alfonso XII . . 186 . 73–74 . es . 5 July 1902 . 15 November 2018.
3. Decreto de 11 de abril de 1939 creando la Orden de Alfonso X el Sabio . Decree of 11 April 1939 Creating the Order of Alfonso X, the Wise . . 106 . 2134 . es . 16 April 1939 . 15 November 2018.
4. Real Decreto 954/1988, de 2 de septiembre, por el que se regula la Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio . Royal Decree 954/1988, of 2 September, Which Regulates the Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise . . 216 . es . 8 September 1988 . 15 November 2018.