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The Queen awarded a knighthood to the famous actor.
For their bravery, they were rewarded with knighthood.
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WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — Former Prime Minister John Key and former All Black rugby player Michael Jones received honorary knighthoods Monday for their services to New Zealand.
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In 1999, Moore was awarded the Commander of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire by Queen Elizabeth II, and knighthood followed in 2003.
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He was better known for his humanitarian work in his later years, and was honored with awards from several governments, including a knighthood in 2003.
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Moore reflected on his knighthood in an interview with The Guardian.
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Its producer, George Martin—the fifth—ended up with a knighthood, as did its driving force, Paul McCartney.
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The Freddie Awards, first given in 1988, are named for the late Sir Freddie Laker, who achieved knighthood in the United Kingdom for pioneering low-cost air travel across the Atlantic in the 1970s.
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Davies spoke with Esquire.com about being awarded knighthood, predicting a rise in the political right, and working on his latest album about his affection for America.
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Clearly, not much has changed in the Murray camp since his remarkable stretch run to the No. 1 ranking and a knighthood in 2016.
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First Known Use of knighthood
13th century
KNIGHTHOOD Defined for English Language Learners
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: the rank or title of a knight
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: the rank, dignity, or profession of a knight
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