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he was knighted in 2002 - for 'services to art'.
Sir Ian Holm
He was Knighted by the Queen in 2000 for services to business.
because he is a good businessman and is a member of Parliament.
He was Knighted for services to his Country. See the link for his bio.
According to several sources Sir Ian Mckellen was knighted in 1991 for services to the performing arts. He was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 1979 and also a Companion of Honour at the 2008 awards.
In 1969, Drysdale was knighted for his services to art, and in 1980, he was awarded the Companion of the Order of Australia in 1980.
A female who has been knighted by the Queen would be known as a Dame.
He was knighted in 1949
He was knighted in 1581.
He was knighted in 1581.
sir edmund hillary was knighted in the year 1953