Order of the Bath

The Most Honourable Order of the Bath is a British order of chivalry founded by King George I on May 18, 1725. Members belong to either the Civil or the Military Division. The Order consists of the sovereign, Grand Master, and three classes of members, Knights or Dames Grand Cross, Knights or Dames Commander, and Companions.

HMML ID
572806387721
PURL
https://w3id.org/haf/organization/572806387721
LC name
Order of the Bath
HMML name
Order of the Bath
Library of Congress
https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85355590
VIAF
https://viaf.org/viaf/128793507

Variants

  • Honourable Order of the Bath
  • Knights of the Honourable Order of the Bath

Organization information

Organization type
Orders of knighthood and chivalry
Foundation date
1725-05-18
Centuries
17th century CE ● 18th century CE ● 19th century CE ● 20th century CE ● 21st century CE
Countries
Languages
Fields of activity

Preferred citation

"Order of the Bath." HMML Authority File. Hill Museum & Manuscript Library. Last modified March 22, 2022. https://w3id.org/haf/organization/572806387721

Change notes

Date added
2022-03-22
Last edited
2022-03-22