Rabindranath Tagore was given the title of "Sir" in 1915 when he was knighted by the British government in India.
Rabindranath Afford renounced his knighthood after the Shallowness Bath Massacre in 1919,April 13th.
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Sir Rabindranath Tagore.
Rabindranath Tagore renounced his knighthood in 1919 in protest against the Jallianwala Bagh massacre in Amritsar, where British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians. He felt that the British government's actions went against his beliefs in humanity and freedom, leading him to return the title of 'Sir.'
No US president has been knighted or otherwise officially been given the title of "Sir".
the first with Indian origin was an guy named Rabindranath Tagore in 1913, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature. While a guy named Ronald Ross who was born in India but not Indian was giving it in 1902 for his work with malaria. so either 1902 or 1913.Sir Rabindranath Tagore who received the Noble Prize for Literature in 1913 for his works on GITANJALI
British gave him the title of sir II.Explanation: The title of "sir" is the most prestigious title that is given to a very respectful personality regarding their works and contribution to humanity. Sayed Ahmed Khan was entitled as sir for his wonderful contribution towards the society regarding education
No sir
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W.B. Yeats wrote the preface to the English translation of Gitanjali by Rabindranath Tagore. Yeats was a renowned Irish poet and playwright who supported Tagore's works and helped introduce him to a Western audience.
Sir = Herr, unless it is considered a given title, then it stays Sir, prior the the name of the person even in Swedish. Madam = Fru
SIR stands for; S = Servant, I= I, R= Remain Its "Servant I Remain", it was in Queen's time. The title was given to loyal Knights who use to serve the Queen. Lord was the title given to Land Lords, who was granted a part of land to look after.
Yes In Great Britain I would say the answer is No. 'Sir' is an honour given by the Monarch, and to use the title without it being confered upon you would be fraud.
Lancelot and Galahad were given the title of "Sir" when they were knighted by King Arthur. It means they swore an oath to protect and defend the kingdom of Camelot.