Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Civil Order of Alfonso X, the WiseOrden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio |
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Grand Cross Sash and Star of the Order
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| Awarded by the Spanish Monarch | |
| Type | Civil Order |
| Established | 1902 |
| Royal house | House of Bourbon-Spain |
| Awarded for | Recognition of activities in the fields of education, science, culture, higher education and research. |
| Status | Currently Constituted |
| Grand Master | King Felipe VI |
| Grand Chancellor | Pilar Alegría, Minister of Education |
| Grades | Collar Grand-Cross Commander with Plaque Commander Cross |
| Former grades | Lazo Medal |
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| Next (higher) | Order of Civil Merit |
| Next (lower) | Order of the Cross of St. Raymond of Peñafort |
 –  The Ribbons of the Order |
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The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise (Spanish: Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio) is a special award from Spain. It was created to honor people who do amazing things. These achievements are usually in areas like education, science, culture, and research.
This award was first started on May 23, 1902. Back then, it was called the Order of Alfonso XII. In 1988, the award was updated and given its current name. A big change in 1988 was making sure the award was fair for everyone. It stopped giving different awards based on whether someone was male or female. This made the award equal for all.
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What are the Different Awards?
The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise has several levels, like different ranks in a game. Each level is given for different kinds of achievements.
Collar
This is the highest award. It is usually given to leaders of countries or big international groups. Only a few people can receive this award, usually no more than six. The King of Spain gives this award, after the Minister of Education suggests who should get it.
Grand Cross
This award is for people who have done something truly amazing and clear in education, science, culture, or research. The King also gives this award, based on the Minister of Education's suggestion. Up to 500 people can receive this award.
Commander with Plaque
This award, and the ones below it, are given based on how good someone's work is in their field. Up to 750 people can receive this award.
Commander
This is another level of the award.
Cross
This award was once called the Knight's Cross.
Older Awards (No Longer Given)
- Lazo: This was an award given to women between 1955 and 1988. It was like the Knight's Cross but designed to be worn by women.
- Medal: This was an award given between 1939 and 1988.
Awards for Groups and Organizations
Sometimes, whole organizations or groups can also receive an honor:
- Corbata: This award is displayed on the flag of an organization. It is given by the King and is limited to 350 groups.
- Placa de Honor: This is another honor for groups.
What the Awards Look Like
The awards have different designs, called insignia. They are beautiful symbols of the honor.
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| Collar | Grand Cross and Commander with Plaque |
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| Cross | Medal | ||||
See also
- List of Civil Order of Alfonso X, the Wise recipients
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