A name of ancient Anglo-Saxon roots and one redolent of martial valour and chivalry, ‘Knight’ features prominently in the historical record.
• While some of the name gained fame on the battlefield, others have achieved acclaim at international level through a colourful and diverse range of other endeavours.
• Ranked at the time of writing as the 47th richest person in the world, Phil Knight, born in Oregon in 1938, is the American entrepreneur who in 1969 co-founded the Nike brand of sportswear.
