Knighthood
41Debasement (knighthood) — Debasement is the formal term for removal of a knighthood or other honour. The last knight to be publicly debased was Sir Francis Mitchell.[1][2] More recent examples include Sir Roger Casement, whose knighthood was canceled for treason during… …
42Degradation from knighthood — Because the office of knighthood was treated with so much regard, taking on aspects of holy devotion, to be forsworn and stripped of knighthood was a purposefully traumatic experience. The king could make the determination to remove knighthood… …
43Distraint of Knighthood — As the office of knight became a more costly proposition to uphold, many gentlemen decided not to accept the accolade of knighthood, which seemed to carry uneven responsibilities and few additional privileges. By the early 12th century this… …
44Dynastic order of knighthood — A dynastic order of knighthood is an order belonging to the heraldic patrimony of a dynasty, often held by ancient right. These differ from military, religious, and orders of merit belonging to a particular state, having been instituted to reward …
45When knighthood was in flower — Julia Marlowe was criticized for departing from Shakespearean roles when she appeared in Paul Kester s four act play (based on a novel by Charles Major). Marlowe had the last laugh when the production s success, both in New York and on tour,… …
46Degradation From Knighthood — This is the seldom used practice of stripping a knight of his knighthood. The reason could be treason, cowardice or similar offenses. If found guilty, the Degraded Knight would have his spurs hacked from his heels, his sword broken,… …
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47Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood — The Central Chancery of the Orders of Knighthood is a small office within the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom responsible for the administration of Orders of Chivalry and some aspects of honours in general. It does not deal …
48Orders of knighthood in the Netherlands — In the Dutch honours system, most orders are subject to ministerial responsibility or influence. The House Orders, however, are awarded at the discretion of the Dutch monarch alone. Contents 1 National orders of chivalry 2 …
49order of knighthood — noun An order which (at least mainly) consists of members who receive and/or most have the knighthood, hence constitutes an honorific brotherhood (in modern times often open to both genders, in rare cases a sisterhood) of knights (and/or, as… …
50Distraint of knighthood — The attempt, introduced by Henry III, to compel the holder of land worth £20 or more to accept a knighthood. Edward III did the same in 1278. It was a means of increasing royal revenue. However, many sought to evade the ordinance. It also… …
