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Events on Tuesday 23 April 1348 1
1348Founding of the Order of the GarterEdward III establishes England's highest order of chivalryKing Edward III of England founded the Order of the Garter, traditionally dated to St George's Day, 23 April 1348. It became the oldest and most senior order of knighthood in Britain and remains in existence today.