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3 unusual facts about Order of the Most Holy Annunciation


Cesare Ricotti-Magnani

Cesare Francesco Ricotti Magnani (June 30, 1822 - August 4, 1917) was an Italian general, minister of War of the Kingdom of Italy and Cavaliere della Santissima Annunziata (Knight of the Most Holy Annunciation).

Order of the Most Holy Annunciation

Amadeus VIII's statutes were subsequently amended and reformed by Charles III, Duke of Savoy in 1518, by Emanuele Filiberto, Duke of Savoy in 1570, and thereafter by succeeding Sovereigns.

The order, throughout its early history and following the reforms of Charles III, was awarded for supreme recognition of distinguished services.


Order of the Annunciation

The Order of the Annunciation, not to be mistaken with Savoy and Italy's well-known Order of the Most Holy Annunciation, was founded in 1619 by Charles III, Duke of Nevers and soon flourished.


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