Order of St Patrick

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The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick is an British order of chivalry relating to Ireland. Founded in 1783 by George III, it fell into disuse after the formation of the Irish Free State in 1922. The last surviving knight died in 1974.

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Insignia[edit]

  • Insignia of a Knight Companion of the Order

  • Badges of the Order

  • Collar and Star

  • The insignia of the Sovereign of the Order, known as the Irish Crown Jewels. These were stolen in 1907 and never recovered

Members[edit]

  • Ernest Augustus I, King of Hanover, in the habit of a Knight Companion

  • The astronomer William Parsons, 3rd Earl of Rosse, wearing the riband and star of the Order

  • The 1st Earl of Charlemont wearing the star of the Order

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Chapel[edit]

  • St Patrick's Cathedral, Dublin, the chapel of Order. Banners can be seen above the stalls

  • A panel listing names of members of the Order in St Patrick's Cathedral

  • Knights of Order of Saint Patrick in St Patrick's Cathedral

  • Roll of the Knights, flanked by medieval grave slabs in the south transept (2012)

Other[edit]

  • Banquet in the Great Hall of Dublin Castle on the occasion of the first Installation

  • Banquet in the Great Hall of Dublin Castle on the occasion of the first Installation

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