loyalty
homage or loyalty
Every knight swore an oath of fealty to his king, pledging loyalty, service, and protection. This oath, often part of the ceremonial act of knighthood, included commitments to defend the realm, uphold justice, and support the king in times of war. In return, knights were granted land or titles, ensuring a mutual obligation between the knight and the monarch. This bond was fundamental to the feudal system, reinforcing the social and political hierarchy of the time.
To be truthful
homage
A soldier who swore an oath to protect the people and land of a superior
Knights swore to protect their said lord with their life, to drive the evil-ones from the land and to fall in war with honor and courage in their hearts; I'm not really sure -what- the real swearing the Knights gave to their Kings.
They were nobility too and to become a knight a boy was sent to another noble family at age 7 and was trained. He became a knight at 21. A knight swore loyalty to the king and that he would give his life to protect him.
They were nobility too and to become a knight a boy was sent to another noble family at age 7 and was trained. He became a knight at 21. A knight swore loyalty to the king and that he would give his life to protect him.
Harold was touched by Edward the Confessor before he died, which Harold and the Witan took as a sign for him to become king. The problem was that before all of this Harold swore loyalty to William as his knight on a saint's bones. But, not many people knew about that.
Chivalry
King's Knight happened in 1986.
The Clergy swore loyalty to the Pope (apart from the king)