Order of the Southern Cross

Brazilian order of chivalry

The National Order of the Southern Cross (Portuguese: Ordem Nacional do Cruzeiro do Sul) is a Brazilian order of chivalry founded by Emperor Pedro I on 1 December 1822. This order was created to honor the independence of Brazil and the coronation of Pedro I.^[1]

Notes

↑ White, William. Notes and queries, Volume 78. London: 1888, p. 173.

This short article can be made longer. You can help Wikipedia by adding to it.

Retrieved from "https://simple.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Order_of_the_Southern_Cross&oldid=9666211"