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natch
on Oct 30, 2014
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Tim Cook Speaks Up
Is it possible to knight someone posthumously? Has this happened?
crazypyro
on Oct 30, 2014
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No. No. In fact, in past times ( of kings and queens), one man was killed in a battle and his brother was given a much higher title because you cannot give the honorable title to a deceased individual.
codeoclock
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Not only can you not knight deceased people, but when knights die they lose their title. #QuiteInteresting. #whenwillhnsupporthashtags.
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