Dame
Kiri te Kanawa has never been knighted, because only men can be knighted. She was awarded the rank of Dame Commander of the Order of the British Empire in June 1982. The title of Dame is equivalent to that of knight.
Yes, Pele has been knighted. He received the title of Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in 1997 for his contributions to football and humanitarian work.
One can obtain a "Sir" title by being knighted by a monarch or receiving an honor from the British government for outstanding achievements or service to the community.
To obtain the title "Sir," one must be knighted by a monarch or receive an honor from the British government. This title is typically given to individuals who have made significant contributions to society or have shown exceptional service.
No. You have to be British for that.
Iqbal referred to the title of Sir in the year 1922. Sir Muhammad Iqbal, a renowned poet and philosopher, was knighted by King George V in recognition of his contributions to literature and philosophy. This title of Sir was conferred upon Iqbal for his outstanding work and influence in the fields of poetry and philosophy.
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Sir Syed Ahmad Khan was knighted by the British Crown in 1888.
To obtain a "Sir" title, one must be knighted by a member of the British royal family or by the monarch themselves. This honor is typically given in recognition of significant contributions to society or achievements in a particular field.
Rabindranath Afford renounced his knighthood after the Shallowness Bath Massacre in 1919,April 13th.
George was never knighted but he is a Member of the Order of the British Empire.
The first golfer to be knighted was Sir Henry Cotton, a British professional golfer who was honored for his achievements in the sport. He was knighted in 1953.