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Establishment of the Legion of Honour
- When
- May 1802
- Where
- France
Napoleon Bonaparte established the Legion of Honour in May 1802 to encourage civilian and military achievements.
The order was originally established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte. It consists of five classes. The members were to be military personnel and civilians with distinguished service to the state. The Legion of Honour is the highest and most prestigious French national institution, both military and civil.
Sources
- Legion of Honour Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-03
- Napoleon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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