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Shashi Tharoor Gets France’s Highest Civilian Award: Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur

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Dr Shashi Tharoor, a renowned writer and a former diplomat was awarded the highest civilian honor of France, known as the “Chevalier de la Legion d’honneur.”

Shashi Tharoor

Dr Shashi Tharoor Honoured with France’s Highest Civilian Award

  • Dr Shashi Tharoor was honored by France for strengthening ties between India and France, promoting global peace, and maintaining a longstanding friendship with France.

About “Chevalier de la Légion d’honneur.”

  • This award was established in 1802 by Napoleon Bonaparte.
  • Other name: This award is also known as  ‘Knight of the Legion of Honour’.
  • Shashi TharoorPurpose: To Acknowledge remarkable achievements and expertise across various fields.
  • Symbolizes recognition for individuals contributing significantly to society, displaying excellence and dedication.
  • Motto: “Honneur et Patrie” (Honour and Fatherland).
  • Headquarters: Palais de la Légion d’honneur in Paris, near the Musée d’Orsay.

Structure of the Order:

    • Comprises five classes: Grand Cross (limited to 80 members)
Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour:

Last year, Prime Minister Narendra Modi was awarded the  ‘Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour award during his visit to France by French President Emmanuel Macron. 

    • Grand Officer (200)
    • Commander (1,000)
    • Officer (4,000)Knight, or Chevalier (unlimited).
  • Inclusivity and Egalitarianism: This system ensures inclusivity and egalitarianism by admitting men and women, French citizens and foreigners, civilians, and military personnel.

Criteria For Admission

  • 20 years experience: It  requires 20 years of exceptional civil achievement during peacetime or extraordinary bravery and service in times of war.
  • Posthumous conferral: It allows for posthumous conferral to honor significant contributions made even after death.
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News Source: Thehindu

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