receive a knighthood
be given a knighthood

In 1915 he received a knighthood for services to the country.

He received a knighthood in 1997 for services to local government and the environment.

At the end of his term as chairman he received a knighthood.

In 1952, during his time as Speaker, he received a knighthood.

In 1976 he received a knighthood for his services to economics.

In 1939 he was appointed as a judge, and received a knighthood.

Upon his retirement from the council in 1912 he received a knighthood.

As reward for his services, he received a knighthood in 1878.

He received a knighthood in 1999 for his services to journalism.

In 1978 he received a knighthood for services to export.