Order of Prince Henry

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. Who wrote Order of Prince Henry?Conferred by special decree by the Grand Master, the President of Portugal
2. What is the date of inauguration?June 2, 1960
3. What is the commemorative occasion?The 500th anniversary of the death of Prince Henry the Navigator
4. Why was the Order of Prince Henry created?It was made to celebrate the 500th anniversary of Prince Henry's death and to show Portugal's pride in its Age of Discovery. It also helps keep the country's history and culture alive.
5. How many levels are in the Order and what are they?The Order has five levels: Grand Collar, Grand Cross, Grand Officer, Commander, and Knight or Dame. Each level shows a different amount of service.

Quincentenary: The 500th anniversary of a significant event or death.
Patron of Exploration: Someone who financially supports and encourages voyages of discovery.
Cultural Diplomacy: Using cultural exchange to build relationships and influence between countries.
Lusophone: Relating to Portuguese-speaking countries or people.