Examples of 'awarded a knighthood' in a sentence

Meaning of "awarded a knighthood"

Being 'awarded a knighthood' refers to a prestigious honor bestowed upon an individual by a monarch or the government, typically for their exceptional achievements or contributions to society. It is a recognition of their accomplishments and often grants them a title, such as 'Sir' or 'Dame,' along with certain privileges and responsibilities associated with their new status

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awarded a knighthood
He was awarded a knighthood in acknowledgement of his services to the nation.
A man whom I personally awarded a knighthood diploma.
He was awarded a knighthood in the Military William Order among other honours.
World Rugby Chairman Bill Beaumont awarded a knighthood for services to rugby.
He was awarded a knighthood in 1995, which was for services to British history and international relations.
Shortly after Queen Victoria ascended the throne Davies was awarded a Knighthood.
Tom was awarded a knighthood.
Shortly before his death, he was awarded a knighthood.
In 1995 he was awarded a Knighthood for services to British history and international relations.
He was named Papal engineer by Pope Urban VIII, and awarded a knighthood of the Cross.
For this service he was awarded a knighthood in the Order of the Netherlands Lion in 1950.
Unusual for a British lieutenant-general, Percival was not awarded a knighthood.
Ciarán was awarded a knighthood in 2015 for his services to cancer patients.
In recognition of his achievements Rae was awarded a knighthood by the Queen, in 2005.
He also was awarded a knighthood in 2003 for his work with UNICEF.

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In 1895, Lyceum Theatre stage actor Henry Irving became the first actor to be awarded a knighthood.
In 2009 he awarded a knighthood in the Order of the Netherlands Lion.
He was a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society and was awarded a knighthood ( KCMG ) in 1886.
Hanley was awarded a knighthood in John Major 's farewell honours list in 1997.
Awarded a knighthood in Queen 's birthday honors in June 2015 for services to Medicine.
Rushdie was awarded a knighthood for services to literature in the Queen 's Birthday Honours on 16 June 2007.
He was awarded a knighthood in the 2002 Queen 's Birthday Honours for his work at the Synod.
Matthews was awarded a knighthood for services to football in the 1965 New Year 's Honours list.
Leandro was awarded a knighthood from Doge of Venice Marino Grimani in 1595.

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Examples of using Knighthood
He was awarded with a knighthood for this action
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