Man who gave himself a Knighthood - 19th century press cutting detailing the Whitby (Yorkshire , UK) workhouse Master John Lawson who adopted the title of Sir John Lawson, said to have been conferred on his ancestor of Burgh (or Brough) Hall (Richmondshire) by King Charles II

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