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The National Order of the Legion of Honour ( French: Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur [ɔʁdʁ nɑsjɔnal də la leʒjɔ̃ dɔnœʁ] ), formerly the Royal Order of the Legion of Honour ( Ordre royal de la Légion d'honneur ), is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil.
- List of Légion D'honneur Recipients by Name
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- List of Légion D'honneur Recipients by Name
The following is a list of notable foreign members of the Legion of Honor by their country of origin. The Legion of Honor is the highest decoration in France. and is divided into five degrees (lower to higher): Chevalier (Knight), Officier (Officer), Commandeur (Commander), Grand Officier (Grand Officer) and Grand Croix (Grand Cross).
- What is it? The Legion of Honor is the highest French decoration and one of the most famous in the world. For two centuries, it has been presented on behalf of the Head of State to reward the most deserving citizens in all fields of activity.
- What is its purpose? As an honor, the Legion of Honor does not include any actual material or financial benefit. However, it is an invaluable source of pride for the recipients and their families and an example of civic service made public.
- Who is eligible? Any French citizen with no criminal record, who has demonstrated outstanding merits in the service of the nation, in a military or a civilian capacity.
- How many have received it? The Legion of Honor has 79,000 members. On average, 2000 French and 300 foreigners are decorated each year.
Legion of Honor recipients represent a community of men and women, a reflection of French society and a model for future generations. Since the inception of the order, nearly one million citizens have received the Legion of Honor. There are now around 79,000 members. Legion of Honor recipients in numbers. The order has three ranks —Knight ...
Mr. President of the French Republic, we recognize you as Grand Master of the National Order of the Legion of Honor. With this ritual sentence spoken by the Grand Chancellor at the ceremony of investiture, the French President becomes the highest authority of the Legion of Honor for the duration of his term in office, after receiving the insignia of the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor and ...
The National Order of the Legion of Honour , formerly the Royal Order of the Legion of Honour , is the highest French order of merit, both military and civil. Established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte, it has been retained by all later French governments and regimes. The order's motto is Honneur et Patrie ; its seat is the Palais de la Légion d'Honneur next to the Musée d'Orsay, on the left ...
