How was a knight paid for his work?

Answer 1

With honor.

Answer 2

1st AnswerKnights were nobles and they were given power, riches, and land by the king . 2nd AnswerKnights were often the younger sons of nobles who did not inherit estates of their own. Since this was the case, mercenary knights were common through the middle ages. They had grooms and other servants, who they needed to pay, and they provided their own horses, armor, and weapons, all of which cost money. They were paid in cash. At the beginning of the 14th century they were paid 2 to 4 shillings per day, about twelve times the pay of a common soldier. If they were successful as knights, they got rewarded in addition. (see link below)

Answer 3

1st AnswerKnights were nobles and had no salary, but did gain land, riches, and power through the king. Often they were granted the spoils of war as well. 2nd AnswerMost knights were younger sons of nobles, and often they did not get incomes from estates. They were usually paid. According to the Fordham University's online Medieval Sourcebook, a rate is recorded as having been one shilling (12 pence) per day for a squire or 2 to 4 shillings per day for knights, at the beginning of the 14th century. Please see the link below.

Answer 4

Many knights were given manors in exchange for their support of the king or overlord. Some knights worked for a living and were paid in money, and this was particularly true of knights who were currently engaged in a war or other military matter or who had lost their manors in one way or another.

Answer 5

Most of the time's, no. Knights would loot from others.

Answer 6

They got paid will food and gold as well as other goods they may need.

Answer 7

To be exact 3 nickels or sedgewicks as they used to call them a day

Answer 8

with land