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'''The Most Honourable Order of the Bath''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[order of chivalry]]. It was founded by [[George I of Great Britain|George I]], on 18 May 1725. The name comes from an old ceremony, first mentioned in 1128. In the ceremony, men participated in a [[vigil]] of [[fasting]], [[prayer]], and taking a bath. They did this on the day before they were made a [[knight]]. The [[ceremony]] was abolished in 1815.  

'''The Most Honourable Order of the Bath''' is a [[United Kingdom|British]] [[order of chivalry]]. It was founded by [[George I of Great Britain|George I]], on 18 May 1725. The name comes from an old ceremony, first mentioned in 1128. In the ceremony, men participated in a [[vigil]] of [[fasting]], [[prayer]], and taking a bath. They did this on the day before they were made a [[knight]]. The [[ceremony]] was abolished in 1815.  

The Order is made up of the Sovereign (the [[British monarchy|British Sovereign]]), the Great Master ([[Charles, Prince of Wales]]), and three classes of members: (Highest to lowest)

The Order is made up of the Sovereign (the [[British monarchy|British Sovereign]]), the Great Master (vacant since [[Charles III]] became King), and three classes of members: (Highest to lowest)

   

   

*''Knight'' or ''Dame Grand Cross'' (GCB)

*''Knight'' or ''Dame Grand Cross'' (GCB)

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