Word: dannebrog
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Dates: during 1890-1899
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...Edward S. Holden, director of the Lick Observatory of the University of California, has received the decoration of the Knight of the Royal Order of the Dannebrog of Denmark. This ancient order was founded in A. D., 1219, as a mark of military distinction, but is conferred in the present case for service to science...