Royal Order of Spain

Cross and sash of the order as depicted in the Vinkhuijzen Collection

The Royal Order of Spain, originally founded as Ordre royal d'Espagne is an extinct order of knighthood of the Kingdom of Spain founded by Joseph Bonaparte.

Nicolás Guye wearing the neck insignia and Grand Cross of the order, 1810

History[]

The Royal Order of Spain was founded by King Joseph of Spain on 20 October 1808, under the name of royal and military order (’ordre royal et militaire) to be awarded for bravery on the battlefield as well as for civilian accomplishments.

Members[]

Grands cordons[]

• Miguel José de Azanza
• Baron Jean Baptiste Alexandre Strolz (15 February 1811)
• General Antoine de Roten

Commandeurs[]

• Juan Antonio Llorente
• , colonel of the
• Joseph Léopold Sigisbert Hugo
• (1786–1841)

Chevaliers[]

• (11 March 1810)
• Leandro Fernández de Moratín
• Francisco de Goya
• (19 November 1810)
• (25 October 1809)
• Luis Marcelino Pereira (27 October 1809)