Sir Paul McCartney, a member of The Beatles, was the first entertainer to be awarded an Order of Chivalry when he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 1997.
No - the Order of St Michael & St George is an order of chivalry within the British honours system, awarded by the Sovereign on the advice of the government. It's usually awarded for foreign & diplomatic services in three class - Knight Grand Cross, Knight Commander and Commander, the first 2 entitle the recipient to be called 'Sir' (or 'Dame' if a lady). It was instituted in 1818 and is still awarded today.
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First Entertainer to earn more than $100 Million in a year, and was Awarded the Diamond Award for selling over 100 million albums!!!!
squire, where one would serve a knight in order to learn the skills and values of chivalry.
Louis Armstrong was a premier black entertainer during the first part of the Twentieth Century. Smokey Robinson was a top entertainer in the 1970s.
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Florence Nightingale was first awarded the Order of Merit in 1907, becoming the first woman to receive the prestigious honor which was typically reserved for men.
Yes, Dumbledore was awarded one for his defeat of Gellert Grindelwald.
deeds of valor and chivalry
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Eagle Scout was first awarded to Arthur Eldred in 1912.
Samuel Winslow was awarded the first patent in 1641.