1821 Coronation Honours

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The 1821 Coronation Honours were appointments by King George IV to various orders and honours on the occasion of his coronation on 19 July 1821. The honours were published in The London Gazette on 14, 24 and 28 July 1821. [1] [2] [3]

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The recipients of honours are displayed here as they were styled before their new honour.

United Kingdom and British Empire

Viscount, Earl, and Marquess

Earl

Viscount and Earl

Viscount

Baron

Baroness

Baronetcies

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Insignia of Knight of the Thistle

The Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle

Knight of the Most Ancient and Most Noble Order of the Thistle (KT)

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References

  1. "No. 17729". The London Gazette . 24 July 1821. p. 1537.
  2. "No. 17724". The London Gazette . 14 July 1821. pp. 1461–1462.
  3. "No. 17730". The London Gazette . 28 July 1821. p. 1555.