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5 giorni fa · Saint George, early Christian martyr who became an ideal of martial valor and selflessness in the Middle Ages. The legend of George’s slaying of a dragon is much represented in art. He is the patron saint of England and of Georgia and is venerated as one of the 14 Holy Helpers.
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4 giorni fa · St. George, Martyr (© Musei Vaticani) Countless stories are told about St. George, including the famous episode of the dragon and the girl saved by the saint. According to the standard version of the legend, we hear that in the city of Selem in Libya, there was a large pond where a terrible dragon lived.
3 giorni fa · The Union Jack, [note 1] [3] [4] or Union Flag, is the de facto national flag of the United Kingdom. The Union Flag was also used as the official flag of several British colonies and dominions before they adopted their own national flags. The flag continues to have official status in Canada, by parliamentary resolution, where it is known as the ...
- 1606 (origin), 1707 (First version was officially adopted.), 1 January 1801; 222 years ago (current version with St Patrick's Cross)
- National flag
- 5:3, commonly flown on land; and 2:1, commonly flown at sea.
1 giorno fa · The Cross of Saint George can be seen as a square flag, originating in the 10th century. Its historical origins can be traced back to the Republic of Genoa, where it served as the ensign of the city, known for its maritime prowess. The symbol’s adoption by the Swabian League in the Holy Roman Empire further solidified its association with the ...
5 giorni fa · Georges St-Pierre (French pronunciation: [ʒɔʁʒ sɛ̃ pjɛʁ]; born May 19, 1981), also known by his initials GSP, is a Canadian actor and former professional mixed martial artist. He is widely regarded as the greatest fighter in mixed martial arts (MMA) history. [11]
- 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
- 26
- 170 lb (77 kg; 12 st)
8 ore fa · Saint-Georges-Majeur au crépuscule est le nom de l'œuvre la plus reproduite de toutes les œuvres de Monet actuellement, ce qui est surprenant si l'on considère qu'elle n'a pas été respectée académiquement comme d'autres telles que Japanese Bridge et sa série de Nymphéas de son jardin à Giverny.
6 giorni fa · The same colours also feature an interpretation of the flag of St. George on the back of the collar.’ Nike claim the St George’s cross design takes inspiration from England’s 1966 World Cup ...