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When were knights around?
Medieval Times
What years did knights exist?
They existed from the 1000s to the 1400
What did knights wear?
knights wore metal armor which was very hard to carry on because it weighed many pounds!
Were there many knights in medieval times?
Yes. Knights at that time were considered vassals to a Lord. The vassal provided military aid, a portion of the food farmed on their land, and loyalty to their Lord. In return they got land, which was equal to money, and protection when needed. Knights were no longer used after the Hundred Years War between France and England. they were found to be ineffective, not helpful, against new military tactics. hope this helps
How were knights trained?
Young Noble boys who showed promise started knight training around 7 or 8 years old. As they approached their teens they were made Squires to a knight. Some stayed and others would leave the "program". A young man became at knight at 21. An interesting bit of trivia about knights is that they were not allowed by law to wear rings. Many of the early knights were little more than thugs for the local Nobility and were more like the mafia than the shiny knight in armour that we think of from stories. It wasn't until the Church stepped in and made the knights vow before relics of Saints that they would no long harm or kill widows, children or the elderly that some order was brought to the knighthood.
