Among the Savoy Orders is the Civil Order of Savoy, founded by King Charles Albert of Sardinia in 1831. The Civil Order of Savoy is bestowed on Italians who, “having devoted themselves to professions no less useful than those of the Army, have become, through deep and long studies the ornament of the State or who have through their toils been of use – to the public well being.” Among distinguished recipients are Cavour, Verdi and Marconi.      In keeping with those origins, the Savoy Orders support cultural activities, particularly those with a connection to Italy. Recent grants by the Foundation have gone to the Charitable and Educational Trust, Sons of Italy in America, to Teatromania in support of a theatrical event “Orlando in Love,” based on Boiardo’s Renaissance poem “Orlando Innamorato,” and to New York University Casa Italiana Zerilli-Marimo.      The Foundation also sponsors the Savoy History Lecture Series, an annual lecture on a topic related to the House of Savoy.

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