Order of Theresa Theresien-Orden | |
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Awarded by Kingdom of Bavaria | |
Type | Order of chivalry for women |
Established | 12 December 1827 |
Royal house | House of Wittelsbach |
Motto | Our life is Faith in Eternity |
Status | House Order |
Founder | Queen Therese of Bavaria |
Sovereign | Franz, Duke of Bavaria |
Grand Mistress | Princess Elisabeth |
Chancellor | Princess Sophie |
Grades | Grand Mistress Lady of Honour Lady |
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The Order of Theresa was an order for noble ladies in the Kingdom of Bavaria. It continues to function today as an honorary society to which belong the princesses of the House of Wittelsbach as well as other ladies from Bavarian noble families.