They were either awarded the title by the ruling monarch of their particular country (or area). or they may have inherited the Title by being born into the family.
Lord Hunsdon's Men became the Lord Chamberlain's Men which became the King's Men.
Lord Delaware became leader of the James town colonie after john smith left to go back to England
Lord buddha was known as siddhardha before he became Lord Buddha. Siddharth was a Hindu king or prince.
lord shaftesbury became a mp at the age of 25
Shakespeare became one of the founding members of the Lord Chamberlain's Men company.
The King's Men.
Oliver Cromwell
He just kinda did.
Homage
Before he became a disciple of Our Lord he was a fisherman.
He became their patron.
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