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		crazypyro on Oct 30, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Tim Cook Speaks Up 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 on Oct 30, 2014 [–]

Not only can you not knight deceased people, but when knights die they lose their title. #QuiteInteresting. #whenwillhnsupporthashtags.

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