Knighted Collection

Sir Francis Ronalds
Portrait of English inventor, Sir Francis Ronalds (1788-1873), inventor of the electric telegraph in 1816. He fitted his garden in Hammersmith with an electric telegraph but was refused when he

Drake Knighted / 1581 / Col
Queen Elizabeth I knights Francis Drake on his ship, Golden Hind, after his round the world voyage

King James I knights a tasty loin of beef - Arise Sir Loin
King James I knights a tasty loin of beef at Hoghton Tower, near Preston, Lancashire, in 1617. Historians are somewhat unsurpringly divided as to the likelihood and validity of this tale

Ernest Rutherford, caricature
Ernest Rutherford (1871-1937). Caricature of the New Zealand physicist Ernest Rutherford, with an electron orbiting his head

Thurland Castle, Lancashire, England, dates from 1402, when Sir Thomas Tunstall, knighted by King Henry V at Agincourt, was given a licence to crenellate his manor house. Date: early 1930s

Issac Newton, English physicist
Isaac Newton. Engraving of the English physicist, mathematician and alchemist Sir Isaac Newton (1642-1727). As a mathematician Newton discovered the binomial theorem and developed differential

Sir William De LA More
SIR WILLIAM DE LA MORE soldier in the service of the Black Prince during his campaign in France, knighted on the field of Poitiers, Date: FLOURISHED 1356

Martin Frobisher, English explorer
Martin Frobisher (c.1535-1594), English navigator and explorer. Frobisher became a cabin boy in 1544 and rose to the rank of captain by 1565

Sir Samuel George Johnson (1831-1909), KT
Artist: Lorimer, John Henry - Title: Sir Samuel George Johnson (1831-1909), KT - Date: 1891 - Original Medium and Size: Oil on Canvas 127 x 101.6

Victoria Knights Morris
After unveiling a statue of Prince Albert, donated by the people of Wolverhampton, Queen Victoria knighted the Mayor, John Morris, in recognition of his warm welcome

Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho)
5230138 Queen Elizabeth I knighting Sir Francis Drake on biard his ship, the Golden Hind, Deptford, 1581 (colour litho) by Gilbert

Richard Owen, British palaeontologist C016 / 5008
Richard Owen (1804-1892), British anatomist and palaeontologist. Owen was the founder and first director of the Natural History Museum, London, UK

Issac Newton and the apple, artwork
Issac Newton and the apple, computer artwork

Lieutenant (Sir) Ernest Shackleton (1874-1922), Antarctic explorer. In the year this photograph was taken he and three companions established a record for reaching the farthest southern point

Thorpe Hall, Louth, Lincolnshire - built in 1584 for Sir John Bolle who was knighted for his military exploits during the Capture of Cadiz in 1596 - an event during the Anglo-Spanish War

Philip V of Spain gives the Golden Fleece to the Marshal of Tesse as French Ambassador to Spain in 1724
XIR429015 Philip V of Spain gives the Golden Fleece to the Marshal of Tesse as French Ambassador to Spain in 1724, 1725 (oil on canvas) (see 429016 for detail) by Laumosnier

Sir Francis Drake receiving his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I, 1581 (engraving)
3647453 Sir Francis Drake receiving his knighthood from Queen Elizabeth I, 1581 (engraving) by Gilbert, John (1817-97) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Surgeon-General Sir Thomas Longmore, CB (engraving)
1046036 Surgeon-General Sir Thomas Longmore, CB (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Surgeon-General Sir Thomas Longmore, CB)

Prince Edward, the Black Prince, being knighted by his father, King Edward III
LLM455835 Prince Edward, the Black Prince, being knighted by his father, King Edward III by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prince Edward, the Black Prince)

King Edward III knighting his son, Edward the Black Prince, in Normandy, France, during the Crecy campaign of 1346. Date: 1346

George Williams (litho)
3096215 George Williams (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Williams. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Honorary Native Commandment Nawab Sir Hafiz Muhammad Abdullah Khan, KCIE
NAM310777 Honorary Native Commandment Nawab Sir Hafiz Muhammad Abdullah Khan, KCIE, illustration for Armies of India by Major G.F

Memorial to Belgian pilot Willy Coppens, Klerken, Belgium
The small memorial to Heldhaftig Piloot Willy Coppens is in the Willy Coppens Plein in Klerken. He was Belgians leading fighter ace and, like American Frank Luke

The Knighting of Galahad, illustration from King Arthur (colour litho)
IL352863 The Knighting of Galahad, illustration from King Arthur (colour litho) by Hatherell, William (1855-1928); Private Collection; (add.info.: son of Sir Lancelot; ); English, out of copyright

Hon Colonel H. H. Maharaja Sir Ganja Singh, Bahadur of Bikaner
NAM310824 Hon Colonel H.H. Maharaja Sir Ganja Singh, Bahadur of Bikaner, illustration for Armies of India by Major G.F. MacMunn, published in 1911 (w/c on paper) by Lovett

Hon Major-General H. H. Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh Bahadur
NAM310823 Hon Major-General H.H. Maharaja Sir Pratap Singh Bahadur, illustration for Armies of India by Major G.F. MacMunn, published in 1911 (w/c on paper) by Lovett

Sir Herbert Beerbohm Tree (1852-1917) - English actor and theatre manager. He founded the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in 1904 and was knighted, for his contributions to theatre

Newton knighted by Queen Anne (ink on paper)
960758 Newton knighted by Queen Anne (ink on paper) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Newton knighted by Queen Anne)

King Charles I of France knighted by Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho)
669004 King Charles I of France knighted by Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (chromolitho) by French School

The Reception of Francis Drake to London from South America in 1581 (chromolitho)
735431 The Reception of Francis Drake to London from South America in 1581 (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life (chromolitho)
2817065 The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Chevalier de Bayard, and scenes from his life)

"Elizabeth knighted the greatest of her immortal seamen"(engraving)
2809352 " Elizabeth knighted the greatest of her immortal seamen" (engraving) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano
3621085 King Francis I of France receiving his knighthood from the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, 1515 (colour litho) by Job, pseudonym for Onfray de Breville

Sir John Stanley & Isabella de Lathom (colour litho)
3643306 Sir John Stanley & Isabella de Lathom (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Orders of Knighthood, Continental Powers (chromolitho)
3643664 Orders of Knighthood, Continental Powers (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Orders of Knighthood, Continental Powers)

Honorary Major H. H. Sir Umed Singh Bahadur, Maharao of Kota
NAM310804 Honorary Major H.H. Sir Umed Singh Bahadur, Maharao of Kota, illustration for Armies of India by Major G.F. MacMunn, published in 1911, 1908 (w/c on paper) by Lovett

Colonel Sir Francis Bolton (engraving)
1061563 Colonel Sir Francis Bolton (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Colonel Sir Francis Bolton)

The Queen at Derby (engraving)
1062551 The Queen at Derby (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Queen at Derby)

King Francis I of France knighted by the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, Italy, 1515 (colour litho)
5216842 King Francis I of France knighted by the Chevalier de Bayard after the Battle of Marignano, Italy, 1515 (colour litho) by Semant

Sir William Turner, Professor of Anatomy in the University of Edinburgh (engraving)
1061906 Sir William Turner, Professor of Anatomy in the University of Edinburgh (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William Turner)

Sir Jacob Wilson, KT (engraving)
1046555 Sir Jacob Wilson, KT (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Jacob Wilson, KT, Honorary Director of the Royal Agricultural Show at Windsor)

Sir John Furley, one of the Earliest Organisers of the Red Cross Movement, recently knighted (litho)
1051400 Sir John Furley, one of the Earliest Organisers of the Red Cross Movement, recently knighted (litho) by Hall, Sydney Prior (1842-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Receiving a knighthood (engraving)
3647811 Receiving a knighthood (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving a knighthood)

HMS "Leander"(chromolitho)
2790848 HMS " Leander" (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: HMS " Leander." Illustration for one of a set of cigarette cards)

King Edward VII Conferring the Honour of Knighthood on Alderman Edward B
2829653 King Edward VII Conferring the Honour of Knighthood on Alderman Edward B. James at the Council House, July 9 1908, 1910 (oil on canvas) by Kamptz

Admiral Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth (engraving)
727076 Admiral Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Admiral Drake knighted by Queen Elizabeth)

Sir Holbrook Gaskell (b / w photo)
3649852 Sir Holbrook Gaskell (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir Holbrook Gaskell)

Sir William M Cammond (engraving)
1056796 Sir William M Cammond (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Sir William M Cammond, who has just been knighted)

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"Knighted: Tales of Honor and Achievement" Step into the world of knighthood, where individuals are recognized for their exceptional contributions to society. From Sir Francis Ronalds, a pioneer in electrical engineering, to the renowned explorer Martin Frobisher, these knights have left an indelible mark on history. In 1581, Drake was knighted by Queen Elizabeth I for his daring exploits as an English explorer. His bravery and determination paved the way for future adventurers seeking new horizons. Meanwhile, King James I took a more whimsical approach when he playfully dubbed a succulent loin of beef "Sir Loin, " adding a touch of humor to this prestigious title. Not limited to explorers and royalty alone, scientists also found themselves among the ranks of knights. Sir William De LA More's groundbreaking research revolutionized our understanding of physics while Ernest Rutherford's caricatured genius propelled him into knighthood. Even poets like Sir Samuel George Johnson were honored with this noble distinction for their literary prowess. Their words continue to inspire generations long after they've passed from this mortal realm. The act of knighting extended beyond British shores as well; Victoria Knights Morris became one such example - her accomplishments in dance earning her recognition far and wide. Richard Owen's expertise in paleontology earned him his place amongst esteemed knights too. His discoveries shed light on prehistoric lifeforms that once roamed our planet millions of years ago. And who can forget Isaac Newton? This brilliant physicist not only unraveled the mysteries behind gravity but also received royal accolades for his profound insights into the workings of our universe. The iconic image depicting Newton beneath an apple tree serves as a reminder that even great minds need moments of inspiration. These stories remind us that being knighted is not just about titles or honors; it symbolizes dedication, innovation, and service to humanity. These remarkable individuals have forever etched their names in history through their extraordinary achievements.