Cohen, who has been knighted by the queen, was fortunately early in the European private equity business.

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He has led most of the world's major orchestras, won Oscars for his movie music, written for Broadway and concert and opera halls, and has been knighted by the Queen of England.

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The record for most successive wins is 12, by the great Gordon Richards, who is the only jockey to be knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.

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He was more than a four-time Cabinet secretary, more than a Knight of the English Empire knighted by Queen Elizabeth, more, too, than Ronald Reagan's secretary of defense.

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He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II upon his return to England, but continued exploring -- reaching the South Pole by tractor in 1958, joining the first group to climb Antarctica's Mt.

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