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The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise

The Civil Order of Alfonso X the Wise (or Orden Civil de Alfonso X el Sabio) is a Spanish civil order established in 1939 to recognize activities in the fields of education, science, culture, higher education and research.

The order was created on 23 May 1902 by Royal decree as the Order of Alfonso XII. In 1988 the order was reformed and given its current name. The Grand Chancellor is the Minister of Education, Culture and Sport of Spain.

The 1988 reform’s main innovation was to discontinue the previous award’s practice of distinguishing male and female achievements, thereby eliminating explicit sexual discrimination.

It’s awarded in the following grades:

  • Collar
  • Grand-Cross
  • Commander with Plaque
  • Commander
  • Cross
  • Medal
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