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The Order of the Bath is the most senior of the British orders of chivalry, after the Order of the Garter, the Order of the Thistle, and the (dormant) Order of St Patrick.
Nov 22, 2023 · The Order of the Bath is a special Order of Knights which recognises the work of senior military officials and civil servants. To be a Knight or Dame Grand Cross of the Order is recognised as the highest British military order obtainable.
This is a list of those men who were made knights companion of the Order of the Bath from the date of the Order's revival by King George I of Great Britain, 18 May 1725, to its reorganisation on 2 January 1815.
NameNotesdied 31 October 1765died 5 July 1749died 21 October 1739died 27 July 1751The Most Honourable Order of the Bath, order of British knighthood established by King George I in 1725, conferred as a reward either for military service or for exemplary civilian merit. Like most chivalric orders, it has antecedents that reach far before the actual date of its founding.
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The Order was enlarged in 1815 and three classes of knights were formed: Knights Grand Cross, Knights Commander and Companions. A small number of distinguished civilians were also admitted at this time and in 1847 a civil division of Knights Commander and Companions was added.
A drawing of a military star, as awarded to Knights or Dames Grand Cross. The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry. It was founded by George I, on 18 May 1725. The name comes from an old ceremony, first mentioned in 1128.
The Order of the Bath is the fourth most senior Order of Chivalry after The Most Noble Order of the Garter, The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle, and The Most Illustrious Order of St Patrick (inactive). The current Officers of the Order are: Sovereign: His Majesty King Charles III.
