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Calatrava (1932-1989) |
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Calatrava: the birth of a legend
The Calatrava Cross was adopted by Patek Philippe towards the end of the nineteenth century and has come to symbolise perfection and expertise. Far from being just discreetly elegant, it has deep historical roots that plunge back to the Middle Ages. At the time when warrior monks such as the Templars and Hospitalliers were fighting for the Crusaders in the Holy Land, Spain was faced with attacks by the Moors. It was thus that in 1158 a Cistercian abbot ...
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