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The Albert Medal of the Royal Society of Arts (RSA) was instituted in 1864 as a memorial to Prince Albert, who had been President of the Society for 18 years. It was first awarded in 1864 for "distinguished merit in promoting Arts, Manufactures and Commerce".
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Albert Medal may refer to: Albert Medal for Lifesaving,...
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Established in 1864 to commemorate Prince Albert, President of the RSA between 1843-61, the Medal was originally awarded on the basis of 'distinguished merit in promoting Arts, Manufactures and Commerce.'
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The Albert Medal honours outstanding, regenerative and impactful innovation enabling people, places and the planet to flourish. It was instituted in 1864 as a memorial to Prince Albert, a former President of the RSA.
The Albert Medal was instituted in 1866 and named after Queen Victoria's consort, Prince Albert, who had died in 1861. Until the institution of the George Cross in 1940 it was Britain's premier decoration for civilian acts of gallantry in saving life at sea and on land.
The RSA awards three medals – the Albert Medal, the Benjamin Franklin Medal, and the Bicentenary Medal. Medal winners have included Nelson Mandela , Sir Frank Whittle , and Professor Stephen Hawking .
