Order of the Lion (France)
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The Order of the Lion was an order of knighthood set up by Enguerrand I of Coucy (or, according to other sources, his son Enguerrand II
), to keep alive the memory of his killing a dangerous lion. It was short-lived and was forgotten after its founder's death. His successor Enguerrand VII founded the Order of the Crown
in 1378 - Gustav Ackermann mentions the two orders as among the historical orders of France
.
Enguerrand II, Lord of Coucy
Enguerrand II, Lord of Coucy, known as of La Fère or of Marle, was a French nobleman. He was also lord of Marle, La Fère, Crécy , Vervins, Pinon, Landouzy , Fontaine , and of several other places...
), to keep alive the memory of his killing a dangerous lion. It was short-lived and was forgotten after its founder's death. His successor Enguerrand VII founded the Order of the Crown
Order of the Crown
The Order of the Crown is the name of a number of decorations issued by several countries. The following nations either presently, or in the past, have issued Orders of the Crown:* Order of the Crown * Order of the Crown of India...
in 1378 - Gustav Ackermann mentions the two orders as among the historical orders of France
Historical orders of France
This page is a list of the orders of knighthood and Orders of Merit awarded by France, in the order they were established or incorporated in France, and their origins.-485-987:*Order of Saint Remigius 485...
.