Sir John Forrest was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1902. He received the honor shortly after the formation of the Commonwealth of Australia, recognizing his contributions as a prominent politician and explorer in Western Australia. His knighthood was part of the broader recognition of significant figures in the newly established nation.
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He was knighted by Queen Anne. In Britain "Sir" is an honour that can be given to a person by the king or queen. It is known as knighthood.
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Sir John Baird was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his invention of the "Baird bell," a significant advancement in bell design. His work contributed to the field of acoustics and improved the sound quality of bells. The honor reflected his contributions to engineering and innovation, demonstrating the intersection of art and science in bell-making.
Yes, he was appointed Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire by the Queen. However, he doesn't go by Sir as he could.
Elton John was knighted by Her Majesty The Queen in 1997.
Isaac Newton was knighted in April 1705 by Queen Anne
He was knighted, probably because Queen Elizabeth 1, the queen of England, had a crush on Sir Walter Raleigh. (Or at the time Walter Raleigh!)
Sir John Franklin was knighted by Queen Victoria in 1846. Franklin was a British Royal Navy officer and explorer known for his Arctic expeditions. The knighthood recognized his contributions to exploration and his service in the navy.
queen Victoria knighted J.J. Thompson
Edmund Hillary was knighted by the Queen in London 1953.
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He was Knighted by the Queen in 2000 for services to business.
He was knighted by queen Elizabeth of Spain.
because he is a good businessman and is a member of Parliament.
Queen Elizabeth 1
He suffered a severe stroke on May 29, 1891