The Civil Order of Alfonso XII () 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.
History
According to Article 3 of the Royal Decree, the order is composed of three categories: Grand Cross (), Commander (), and Chevalier ().
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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.
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
A legal system is a set of legal norms and institutions and processes by which those norms are applied, often within a particular jurisdiction or community. It may also be referred to as a legal order. The comparative study of legal systems is th ...
is based."
Selected recipients
See also
* Orders, decorations, and medals of Spain
References
External links
World Awards
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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