Court jesters were people who seemed funny to the monarch. This feature was mostly based on their wit.
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The Kings and Queens in the medieval times usually played games like chess listened to music, danced or read a book. They were women so they really weren't allowed to go anywhere like the men did.By the way World Journalism Prepatory School Rox!!!!!!!
Yes, and contrary to popular belief, jests mostly weren't crazy men which just acted weird. And often they were the only persons the king could fully trust upon or even were his best advisors.
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For entertainment, (recreation) that kings would do in the medieval times were to have big feasts, sing, eat, dance and sit down and let the court jesters entertain them.
court jesters would carry a mock scepter called a bauble which was adorned by a carved head or inflated bladder of an animal
Jesters (the term 'jester' was not even coined until the Tudor times in England) were a diverse group of entertainers who lived in a variety of places. Court jesters lived in medieval castles and were specifically employed by the king or barons.
There were no set wages for a jester.
Jesters might get to festivals by riding in a cart or carriage with the rest of the court's entertainers. They might also get to modern festivals using cars or buses or even trains.
The courts of royalty play host to jesters. However, one could say that the court of public opinion is fertile ground for the committed jester.
Jesters were a type of clown in Medieval times who were expected to entertain court. Therefore they often had bright dress with a distinctive hat with many bells.
In some historical cases, jesters were killed by the royal family if they offended or threatened them. However, this was not a widespread occurrence and generally jesters were protected and enjoyed a certain level of immunity due to their entertainment value.
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.
Pretty sure it they play an Oud. An understated instrument, even today.
seen one for 75
A Jesters' Staff
In 2004 (roughly) the Tongan Court Jester managed to mislay about $25 000 000. Through 'imprudent investments' I believe.