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.
Douglas Mawson was knighted in 1914.
The Queen of England knighted Edmund Hillary in June 1953.
sir edmund hillary was knighted in the year 1953
He was Knighted for services to his Country. See the link for his bio.
Walter Raleigh was knighted after annexing Virginia. He was thereafter known as Sir Walter Raleigh. He is well-known for making tobacco popular in England.
Sir Frances Drake was an explorer who was knighted by the Queen of England because he brought her back so much treasure.
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.
no you cannot get your surname knighted. but if you gt knighted you probably have your whole name knighted just your name not your families
No, John Cabot was not knighted. He was an Italian explorer who sailed under the English flag and is best known for his 1497 voyage to North America. While he played a significant role in the early exploration of the continent, there is no historical record indicating that he received a knighthood.
He was knighted in 1786.
He didn't get knighted
He was knighted in 1581.
she was knighted in 1982
Paul McCartney was knighted in 1997.
he was knighted in 1904 mon
No he is not yet knighted.