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Order of Santiago

Founded
1170Cáceres and Uclés
Status
Continuing as a noble order of the Spanish Crown

Formal title Order of Saint James of the Sword

Castilian military order of the Reconquista, now an honour under the Spanish Crown.

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  1. 1170

    Founded at Cáceres

  2. 1175

    Papal approval

    Confirmed by Pope Alexander III.

  3. 1523

    Annexed to the Crown

    Pope Adrian VI permanently unites the mastership with the Crown.

Summary from the starting dataset

Played a pivotal role in freeing Spain from Moorish rule. Incorporated into the Spanish Crown by Pope Adrian VI in 1523. Continues today as a noble honor society.

Full timeline

  1. 1170

    Founded at Cáceres

  2. 1175

    Papal approval

    Confirmed by Pope Alexander III.

  3. 1523

    Annexed to the Crown

    Pope Adrian VI permanently unites the mastership with the Crown.

Mission as summarised in the starting dataset

Protect pilgrims visiting the Shrine of St. James; defense of Christian frontiers during Spanish Reconquista.

Not yet checked against independent sources.

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Editorial initial. The order’s red sword-cross is a candidate for a later, verified asset.

The order’s insignia and seals have not yet been documented for the Atlas. Until they are, an editorial initial is shown instead of a symbol.

Editorial status

Editorial draft. Built from the starting workbook with editorial corrections and framing. It has not yet been checked against independent sources.

References

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    ordenesmilitares.es

    Link supplied in the source workbook (“Religious Military Orders”, row 13). It has not been checked to confirm that it supports every claim in that row.

Original workbook record

Imported unchanged from “Religious Military Orders”, row 13. Values here are the starting dataset, not verified facts; where the Atlas differs, the reason is noted below.

Order Name
Order of Santiago
Formal / Full Name
Order of Saint James of the Sword
Founded (Date)
1170 AD
Origin / HQ Location
Cáceres / Santiago de Compostela, Spain
Founder(s) / Key Figures
Pedro Fernández de Castro & King Fernando II
Primary Mission & Purpose
Protect pilgrims visiting the Shrine of St. James; defense of Christian frontiers during Spanish Reconquista.
Current Status
Active (Dynastic/Noble Order under Spanish Crown)
Historical Legacy & Dissolution/Transformation
Played a pivotal role in freeing Spain from Moorish rule. Incorporated into the Spanish Crown by Pope Adrian VI in 1523. Continues today as a noble honor society.
Reference Link
https://www.ordenesmilitares.es

Editorial notes on this record

  • Historical Legacy: “Pivotal role in freeing Spain from Moorish rule” is evaluative; kept out of the summary.