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Every year the Queen of England chooses people who have done a variety of things, such as winning medals at The Olympics, working at the top of an industry for many years and made it profitable, sports, people/actors who have have been going for ever. These people are given either MBE's, CBE's OBE's and if they are lucky enough they get a KBE. This is a Knight of the British Empire. Having this title means they can be addressed as Sir. Now to be a Lord you have to go one step further, but they only appoint a couple each year.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIt is when they have been knighted by the reigning Monarch for deeds done for the better of the Country that they are given the title Sir. It is a privilege given.
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Why is he called Sir Edmund Hillary?
Edmund Hillary is called 'Sir' because he was knighted by the Queen in England in 1953 after climbing Mount Everest.
Why is Edmund Hillary called sir?
Edmund Hillary is called 'Sir' because he was knighted by the Queen in England in 1953 after climbing Mount Everest.
What country did Sir Francis Drake represent for people?
England.
Why was Andrew Lloyd Webber called Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber?
Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber was knighted by the Queen of England. Hence the "Sir".
What famous people come from England?
Henry Hudson, Sir Francis Drake
How many sailors came back with sir francis drake?
58 people came back to England with sir Francis Drake.
Are people who receive an Order of the british empire are called sir?
No KBE Knight of the British Empire, people awarded this honour are known as Knights and are called Sir
Why Sir Alexander Fleming and Sir Winston Churchill called Sir?
They were knighted by the King or Queen of England. All honours such as knighthoods are technically given by the Queen (or King) but are decided by the government in power.
What country sponsored sir Humphrey Gilbert?
Sir Humphrey Gilbert explored for England.
What was the sponsor country of Sir Francis Drake?
England.
What is the play called based on sir thomas more the 16th century chancellor of England?
a man for all seasons
Where was Sir Francis Bacon born?
Sir Francis Bacon was born in London , England and died in Highgate , England
