0
Jesters were people who were funny or, possibly, attractively offensive. They got their jobs because they were entertaining enough to keep around and pay to be what they were. Clearly, some were better than others. When a member of the nobility came across some person who could be a good jester, it was not uncommon to offer that person a job and pay. If the jester was very good, and the noble wanted to get into the good graces of someone in a higher position, the jester could be recommended to that higher person as a favor to both him and the jester. The best jesters were gradually passed to successively better employers until they might work for a king. Jesters at the highest levels could earn quite a lot of money, and there are records of jesters with a number of estates of their own, given as rewards for their services.
Wiki User
∙ 13y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
When and where were court jesters popular?
Jesters have been very popular throughout different time periods and countries. For instance, there were early jesters in ancient Egypt and they were popular with the Aztecs in the 14th and 16th centuries as well. Clowns and jesters are characters in some of Shakespeare's most popular plays, indicating their popularity through the reigns of both Elizabeth I and James I. Possibly one of the most successful jesters was Archibald Armstrong, jester of King James VI. He was given great honors at court, but ran afoul by insulting too many influential people. However, that didn't stop him from acquiring estates in Ireland and still exhibiting court influence even during the reign of Charles I.
What did jesters eat?
People in the middle ages ateeelschickenvarious birdsboarporkdeerapplesfishbeefvegetablesused honey as a sweetenerbreads usually rye since wheat was very expensivedoor micedidn't have potatoes, tomatoes or chocolate
What has become in our newly networked world?
In the world of networking, reading has become a conversation of give and take.
Did Hernando Cortes become king?
hernano cortes did become king when he set all of mexico's slaves free from the aztecs. he was king in mexico.
What was the last country to become communist?
Vietnam
When did jesters become popular?
in middle age
What is a jesters stick called?
A Jesters' Staff
When did Newcastle Jesters end?
Newcastle Jesters ended in 2001.
When was Newcastle Jesters created?
Newcastle Jesters was created in 1996.
When was Digital Jesters created?
Digital Jesters was created in 2003.
When was Royal Order of Jesters created?
Royal Order of Jesters was created in 1917.
When was New Orleans Jesters created?
New Orleans Jesters was created in 2003.
Why do jesters wear bright clothing?
jesters would wear bright colours to stand out
What is the duration of The Jesters TV series?
The duration of The Jesters - TV series - is 1740.0 seconds.
What are the ratings and certificates for The Jesters - 2009?
The Jesters - 2009 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:M
Who do jesters peform for?
Jesters mainly perform to kings and queens but at the same time nobles and rich.
Where did Jesters live in Medieval times?
Medieval Jesters traveled from castle to castle, in the Medieval town.
