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Order of Dannebrog

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an ancient Danish order of knighthood.

See also: Dannebrog



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He became Danish Consul in the early 1950s and in the 60s was awarded the Order of Dannebrog, a Danish knighthood.
Before you scoff, know that the 68-year-old designer was knighted to the Order of Dannebrog by Denmark's Queen Margrethe II for his contributions to Danish design in his role as chief designer for high-end home electronics maker Bang & Olufsen, a position he has held since 1980.
The absolute monarch Christian V (1670-1699) had in 1671 introduced the Order of Dannebrog as a way of decorating distinguished supporters of the absolutist monarchy, only established in 1660.
 
 
 
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