Illis Quorum

Illis Quorum

"Illis Quorum" ("Illis Quorum Meruere Labores") ["For Those Whose Labors Have Deserved It"] , today the highest award that can be conferred upon an individual Swedish citizen by the Government of Sweden.

Introduced in 1784 by H.M. the King Gustav III of Sweden. First awarded in 1785, the Illis Quorum, a gold medal, is given to those who have made outstanding cultural and artistic contributions to Sweden.


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