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The order of Santiago, or Saint James the sword, is an order who's entrance is granted to people of legitimate and noble blood. (By maternal and paternal grandparents.) Santiago is the patron saint of Spain. It was created in the 1100s, and is a religious and military order. It was originally made to defend Christendom, but has evolved into one of the most acclaimed military orders in the world.

Images for kids

  • Ioseph Rosell - Badge of the Order of Santiago de Compostela - Walters 44592

    Badge of order at the Walters Museum, 17th century

  • Alvaro de luna

    Álvaro de Luna (between 1388 and 1390; June 2, 1453), Constable of Castile, Grand Master of the military order of Santiago, and favorite of King John II of Castile

  • Frans Pourbus d. Ä. 005

    Portrait of Íñigo López de Mendoza with the embroidered cross of the order, by Frans Pourbus the Elder

  • Juan Mariano de Goyeneche

    The 3rd Count of Guaqui in the uniform of the order, ca. 1910

  • 20070415 - Monasterio de Uclés - Vista desde el oeste (2)

    Monastery of Uclés, parent headquarters of the order, Cuenca Province, Spain

  • Principe de Asturias

    Infante Alfonso portrayed by Laszlo with the embroidered cross of the Order

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Orden de Santiago para niños

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