Farinelli Wearing the Order of Calatrava

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Posted By	sfkcbf [Profile] [Pictures]	Category	Castrati
Original Filesize	15.8 KB	Original Dimensions	254 x 350
Date Posted	13th January 2010	Number Of Views	1879

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Farinelli Wearing the Order of Calatrava

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Farinelli, in his later 40s, was awarded the Order Calatrava (shown in this portrait) by the king, the highest order in Spain and placing him among the aristocracy. Farinelli was proud of his many services to two Spanish kings and of the award. He asked that, upon his death, he should be buried in the cape that accompanied the award. Thank you, Einar, for locating and sending to me this better quality image of this fine portrait.
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