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    Who was the last Australian to receive a knighthood?

    Question #43719. Asked by shady shaker.

    DogRL

    Sir Richard Butler, the Governor of Tasmania was awarded a French knighthood in 2003.

    http://www.norepublic.com.au/Hot_News_Archives/2003_HNews_Knighthood_Butler.htm

    Jan 26 04, 3:14 AM
    shady shaker

    Thanks Dog for your referenced response. I should have specified ..."to receive a knighthood from Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth the Second with all her attendant titles..."

    Jan 26 04, 5:28 AM
    DogRL

    I dunno shady, Dr Malcolm McIntosh got a gong in 1996, and that's about all my best behaviour, now back to the main game.

    http://www.csiro.au/news/mediarel/mr1999/mr9922.html

    Jan 26 04, 6:17 AM

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