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The red cross on a white background for the design of the Cross of St George comes from the time of the crusades. First associated with the Knights Templar, it became associated with French and English troops of Philip II of France and Henry II of England during the 'KingsÕ Crusade' of 1188. Genoa is one of the first to have the association of the red-on-white cross with Saint George, who was the cityÕs patron saint.
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Where was St. George martyred?
St. George was tortured and beheaded about the year 304 at Lydda, Palestine.
What did Saint George do in his childhood?
There is no record of the childhood of St. George.
What was Saint George's appearance?
We do not know what St. George looked like as there were no cameras at the time.
Did St. George exist?
Saint George did exist although many of the stories that surround him are pure fiction.
Why did St. George become a saint?
George died as a martyr and to the early Christian community that was all that was needed for sainthood.
Where did the English flag come from?
It is a combination of St. George's, St. Andrew's, and St. Patrick's cross.
When was Cross of St. George created?
Cross of St. George was created in 1807.
What cross represents England?
The cross of St. George.
When was St George's Cross subway station created?
St George's Cross subway station was created in 1896.
What is the meaning of the English flag?
The flag of the UK comprises the flags of: Scotland (white St. Andrew's cross on blue), England (red St. George's cross on white), Ireland (St. Patrick's cross).
What three different flags are in the union jack?
The Cross of St George (England), the Cross of St Andrew also known as the Saltire (Scotland) and the Saint Patrick's Saltire (Ireland).
What does the flag of England represent?
England's flag has a white background with a red 'plus sign' cross on it which symbolises the cross of St. George.
Which cross is on the British flag?
There are three crosses: The St. George's cross - the vertical, horizontal red cross. The St. Andrew's cross - the diagonal white cross on blue field. The St. Patrick's cross - the diagonal red cross.
What is the flag of england called?
St. George's Cross.
Why do AC Milan have a St George cross on their badge?
The red cross on a white background happens to be the flag of Milan, as well as looking like the flag of St George.
What does the red cross stand for on England's flag?
The flag of England represents the patron of England , St. George, which was introduced by Richard I in 1194 A.D. The king's soldiers also wore the flag on their tunics during the war so they didn't kill or be killed by their own men.
What are the three flags of the british flag?
The Union Flag (British flag) is made up of 3 crosses: -St. George's Cross (the red central cross) for England -St. Patrick's Cross (the red diagonal cross) for Ireland -St. Andrew's Cross (the white cross on the blue background) for Scotland
