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What is a baronetage?
A baronetcy is the office or position of a baronet.
What is the female equivalent of a baronet?
The wife of a baronet is called Lady (surname). If a woman succeeds to a baronetcy (there are only about four baronetcies which can be held by women in their own right), then she is a baronetess, Dame (forename surname).
What does BT after a name mean?
When somebody adds 'Bt' to the end of their name, it signifies that they've been awarded a baronetcy by the British Crown -- making them a baronet. The female equivalent is 'Btss', meaning baronetess.
Who was the first person outside Europe to receive the British honor of Knighthood?
who was the first person outside Europe receive the British honour of Kinghthood ? who was the person outside Europe to receive the British honour of Baronetcy ?
How did sir humphrey davy get his sir?
Sir Humphry Davy got his title when he was awarded by a baronetcy in 1819. It is the highest honor given to scientists by the British government. His works include various discoveries of alkali and alkaline metals, as well as the elemental nature of chlorine and iodine.
Is a sir hereditary?
In some countries, the title of "sir" is hereditary, often passed down from father to son. This is typically seen in systems of feudal or aristocratic peerage. However, in modern usage, the title is usually granted by the reigning monarch and is not automatically passed on to descendants.
Did Joseph Lister win the Nobel prize?
No, he received a higher honour. The baronetcy that Lister received in 1883 is considered of greater prestige than a knighthood. And his Order of Merit in 1902 is one of the highest honours he could have recieved.
Full names of Joseph lister?
Joseph Lister's full name was "Joseph Lister." Plain and simple, he had no middle name. In 1883 he awarded a baronetcy for his work, and thus could be addressed as, "Sir Joseph Lister Bt." In 1902 he also received an Order of Merit and ceremonial honor as part of the Privy Council, thus making his name as "Sir Joseph Lister, Bt OM, PC."
What are some nine letter words with 1st letter B and 5th letter N and 8th letter C?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 3 words with the pattern B---N--C-. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter B and 5th letter N and 8th letter C. In alphabetical order, they are: baronetcy brainiacs brainsick
What are some nine letter words with 1st letter B and 3rd letter R and 9th letter Y?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 6 words with the pattern B-R-----Y. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter B and 3rd letter R and 9th letter Y. In alphabetical order, they are: barbarity barometry baronetcy baroquely berserkly burningly
Who is William Erskine?
Major-General Sir William Erskine, 2nd Baronet (30 March 1770 - 1813) was an officer in the British Army, served as a member of Parliament, and achieved important commands in the Napoleonic Wars under the Duke of Wellington, but ended his service in insanity and suicide.He was the eldest son of Lieutenant-General Sir William Erskine, 1st Baronet and his second wife, Frances. He succeeded to the baronetcy on his father's death in 1795.[1]
What are some nine letter words with 1st letter B and 2nd letter A and 4th letter O and 7th letter T?
According to SOWPODS (the combination of Scrabble dictionaries used around the world) there are 4 words with the pattern BA-O--T--. That is, nine letter words with 1st letter B and 2nd letter A and 4th letter O and 7th letter T. In alphabetical order, they are: barometer barometry baronetcy bayoneted
