The Founding of the Order of the Garter
Poet involved
What happened
In 1348, King Edward III of England established the Order of the Garter, a chivalric order dedicated to the Virgin Mary and St. George. It is one of the oldest and most prestigious orders of chivalry in the world. The order's founding reflects Edward's ambition to recreate the Arthurian court and to foster a sense of national unity among his nobility.
Literary impact
The founding of the Order of the Garter had a profound impact on chivalric literature and poetry, inspiring the revival of Arthurian romances and the cult of St. George. It influenced poets like Geoffrey Chaucer and Sir Thomas Malory, who wrote about knights and their ideals. The order's ceremonies and ideals are reflected in much of the courtly poetry and romance of the later Middle Ages.
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