Hubert, Saint, Military Orders of

Hubert, Saint, Military Orders of
Hubert, Saint, Military Orders of
The highest order of Bavaria, founded in 1444 or 1445 by Gerhard V, Duke of Jülich, in commemoration of a victory gained on St. Hubert's day (3 Nov.); some, however, date the establishment as late as 1473 and 1475

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