#  Professor Oliver Hart Named Knight Bachelor by the King of England 

 





June 16, 2023

 

 

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 Professor Oliver Hart, Lewis P. and Linda L. Geyser University Professor, was named **Knight Bachelor** by King Charles of England. Professor Hart was honored for " a sustained and exceptional contribution to economic theory."

 [Prof. Hart responded to the news in an interview with the Harvard Crimson.](https://www.thecrimson.com/article/2023/6/21/oliver-hart-knighted/)

 [More information on the announcement can be found here](https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-kings-birthday-honours-2023-overseas-and-international-list/notes-on-higher-awards-in-the-kings-birthday-honours-2023-overseas-and-international-list).



 

 

 



 

 

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