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The Order of the Garter was founded by Edward III, probably in 1348. The Order consisted of the sovereign and twenty-four elected Knights Companions, who were only replaced upon death or disgrace. Vacancies were filled at the annual chapter meeting, St. George’s Day, 23 Apr. Knights were elected on the third day of the Garter ceremonies. The Queen did not attend in person.
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© 2014 Arthur F. Kinney with Jane A. Lawson
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Kinney, A.F., Lawson, J.A. (2014). Knights. In: Kinney, A.F., Lawson, J.A. (eds) Titled Elizabethans. Queenship and Power. Palgrave Macmillan, New York. https://doi.org/10.1057/9781137461483_11
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