The Order of Francisco de Miranda (Orden Francisco de Miranda) is conferred by the Republic of Venezuela in memory of Francisco de Miranda (1754–1816). This national honor and decoration was created to recognize Venezuelan citizens and foreigners who have contributed to the sciences, to the progress of the country, to the humanities or who have exemplified outstanding merits.[1] There are several variations in this Order.[2] This Order was originally a medal, established in 1934; however, it was established as an Order on July 28, 1939.[3]
| Order of Francisco de Miranda | |
|---|---|
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| Awarded by the Republic of Venezuela | |
| Grades | Grand Cross Commander Knight |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | Order of the Liberator |
| Next (lower) | Order of Merit in Work |
   Ribbon bars of the Order of Francisco de Miranda (Knight; Commander; Grand Cross) | |
History edit
This honor, conferred by the President of Venezuela, was established in the 1930s.[4] Subsequent legislation modifying the Order, the former Law on the Condecoration of the Francisco de Miranda Order was enacted in July 1943.[5] More recently, the law was revised further in 2006, establishing the different levels or rankings within the Order and also identifying potential categories of recipients.[1]
Description edit
The gold-colored neck order badge features an oblong maroon enamel center showing the left-facing profile of Francisco de Miranda. The Venezuelan patriot's name is emblazoned across the upper quadrants of a band which encompasses this central image. Eight sunburst rays extend from this enameled focal point; and these rays are supported by a single encircling nimbus band of gold. The obverse features an embossed image of the coat of arms of the República Bolivariana de Venezuela. The device measures approximately 3-1/4 inches in diameter; and it is designed to hang from a bright yellow ribbon which is 1-3/8 inches wide, 18 inches in length.[4]
The official medal contractor for the Venezuelan government was N. S. Meyer of New York City.[4]
Recipients edit
| Year awarded | Name |
|---|---|
| 2020[6] | Telesur |
| 1958 | Hector Abdelnour |
| 2007[7] | Jose Antonio Abreu |
| 2005 | Maria Barroso |
| 2013[citation needed] | Cesar Baena |
| 2007[8] | Joseph S. Blatter |
| 1965 | George Elbert Brown |
| 1996 | Josef Leopold Burg |
| Alfredo Chiradia | |
| 2009 | Carlos D. Cienfuegos |
| 1962 | Horrester Contreras |
| 1994 | Rafael del Valle Díaz Requena |
| Mito Croes | |
| 1998 | Carel P. de Haseth |
| 2003 | Elbano Gil Hernandez |
| 2005[9] | Daisaku Ikeda |
| Alberto João Jardim | |
| 1982 | Nagib El Zakhem Kouzamy |
| Harry Männil | |
| Eduardo Mendoza Goiticoa | |
| Abdolreza Mesri | |
| Manuel Ochoa Acuña | |
| 1989 | Tai Kim Raymundo "Atan" Lee |
| 1993 | Martín Marciales Moncada |
| 1993 | Eduardo Ramírez Villamizar |
| 1968[10] | Willard Rockwell |
| 1979 | Mstislav Rostropovich |
| 1996 | Satyadeow Sawh |
| 1968[11] | Monroe Edward Spaght |
| 1993 | Jose Carta T |
| 1960[12] | Abdullah Tariki |
| Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani | |
| 1999[13] | Shoichiro Toyoda |
| 1978 | Dr. Juan Bernardo Vásconez |
| 1989 | Lech Wałęsa |
| 1972[14] | Henri Wassenbergh |
| 2021[15] | Sam Nujoma |
Notes edit
- ^ a b Ley sobre la Condecoración Orden Francisco de Miranda / Law on the Condecoration of the Francisco de Miranda Order.World Legal Information Institute, Global Legal Information Network. GLIN 195572, 2006.
- ^ Werlich, Robert. (1965). Orders and Decorations of All Nations: Ancient and Modern, Civil and Military, p. 318.
- ^ McDonald, J. T. and W. G. C. Webb. "...Orders of Venezuela," The Journal of the Orders & Medals Research Society of Great Britain. VOls. 10-11 (1971-1972), p. 148.
- ^ a b c eBay: Item: 400018948990, image + description
- ^ Gaceta oficial de los Estadoes Unidos de Venezuela, Número 21.152. Archived 2013-11-13 at the Wayback Machine July 14, 1943.
- ^ Condecoración Francisco de Miranda en primera clase otorgada a teleSUR: [1]
- ^ Sistema Nacional de las Orquestas Juveniles e Infantiles de Venezuela: José Antonio Abreu.
- ^ International Olympic Committee: Joseph S. Blatter.
- ^ Soka Gakkai: Daisaku Ikeda.
- ^ Society of Automotive Engineers. SAE Journal, Vol. 76 (January - June 1968), p. 184.
- ^ Bookout, John D. (1994). "Monroe Edward Spaght," Memorial Tributes: National Academy of Engineering, p. 225.
- ^ Terzian, Pierre. (1985). OPEC, the Inside Story: The Inside Story, p. 31.
- ^ Toyota: Toyoda bio Archived 2009-06-04 at the Wayback Machine
- ^ Masson-Zwaan, Tanja L. et al. (1992). Air and Space Law: De Lege Ferenda : Essays in Honour of Henri A. Wassenbergh, p. xiv.
- ^ Tjitemisa, Kuzeeko (4 March 2021). "Nujoma humbled by Venezuela recognition". New Era.
References edit
- Ley sobre la Condecoración Orden Francisco de Miranda / Law on the Condecoration of the Francisco de Miranda Order.World Legal Information Institute, Global Legal Information Network. GLIN 195572, 2006.
- Wasserman, Paul and Jancie W. McLean. (1994). Awards, Honors & Prizes. Detroit: Gale Research Company. ISBN 978-0-8103-7906-0; OCLC 1326263
- Werlich, Robert. (1965). Orders and Decorations of All Nations: Ancient and Modern, Civil and Military. Washington, D.C.: Quaker Press. OCLC 390804
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