The illustrious personage under consideration was the recipient of the most exalted accolade accorded to a denizen of the kingdom in the year 1998, as they were formally invested with the title of knighthood in a majestic and elaborate ceremony, which served as a testament to their extraordinary and far-reaching contributions to the betterment of society.
John Eliot Gardiner
82 · Born: Apr 20, 1943
