Knights

A dame (Such as Dame Maggie Smith), males are Sir (such as Sir Ian Mckellen).

The Order of the Collar of Saint Agatha, also known as the Military Order of the Collar is an association that claims to be a family Order of the Royal House of Aragon. Nowadays it is mainly a charitable order.

It's history is strongly disputed, and the wearing of any of it's emblems can get you into very serious trouble in Italy, where it is outlawed.

The colors of the knights in Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament are based on the knight's region or kingdom. Each knight represents a different color, such as red and yellow for Spain, blue for France, green for England, and black and white for Germany. These colors are used to identify and cheer for the knights during the tournament.

The crusade of the Spanish knights to drive the invaders out of the country was called the Reconquista.

The first golfer to be knighted was Sir Henry Cotton, a British professional golfer who was honored for his achievements in the sport. He was knighted in 1953.

The red cross on the knight's shield and surcoat is usually associated with the Knights Templar, a medieval Christian military order. It symbolizes their dedication to the Christian faith and their role in the Crusades.

The Cuirass was actually a breastplate and backplate that were joined with either metal plates, leather or a combination of the two in order to form a more complete means of protection for the upper body.

Yes, the knights who killed Thomas Becket were fined by the Pope and were sent on a Crusade as penance for their actions. They were not severely punished, as they may have been seen as carrying out the will of King Henry II.

Elizabeth Gertrude Knight Britton co-founded the Torrey Botanical Club in New York in 1867, which is an organization dedicated to the study of botany. She also helped establish the Wild Flower Preservation Society of America, now known as the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, which focuses on preserving and promoting native plants.

The anime series of Vampire Knight ended because they ran out of manga to use for more episodes. More manga has come out since then so this could possibly mean another season of Vampire Knight.

Knights' quarters in medieval castles typically featured a sleeping area, storage for armor and weapons, a small table for dining, and sometimes a simple washbasin for personal hygiene. The quarters were designed to provide comfort and security for the knight when not on duty.

The Knight could Have worn many types of armor, but the selection depended on his location. If the knight were from France, he would have worn armour with a skinny nose on it

If the knight were from a certain time in Britain, it would have used a type of one piece helmet that had two Eyeholes

If the knight were from Germany or austria, he would have worn a helmet that most people think about when they think knight

A knight defended the castle, his lord and people, and attacked the invaders.

They had tournaments to practice their swordplay, although some tournaments weren't just all fun and games, some knights truly became hurt. Also, some tournaments were held to finish disagreements, as they thought God would choose the right one to win.

Most Knights meals, were eaten on trenchers, round, flat stale bread which was given to peasants or the dogs after they were used.

Knights would typically wake up early to attend daily Mass or prayers. After that, they would engage in training exercises, drills, or weapons practice to maintain their combat skills. They would also attend to any administrative duties, such as reviewing orders from their lords or preparing for upcoming battles or tournaments.

They walked.

The rulers of kingdoms they were passing through often sent their own troops to escort them and prevent looting/foraging. Usually leaders of crusader groups contacted the leaders of the lands they were passing to ask permission to cross. Once they reached the lands of the Byzantine Empire, Emperor Alexis had them quickly escorted to Constantinople.

Knights did participate in activities like jousting, tournaments, feasts, and hunting, which they may have found enjoyable. However, their lives were also filled with duties, training, battles, and responsibilities, so their concept of fun may have been different from modern leisure activities.

The system you are referring to is called Feudalism. Feudalism was a social and economic system in medieval Europe where land was owned by kings and nobles and was granted to vassals in exchange for loyalty and service. The hierarchy consisted of the king at the top, followed by knights, merchants, and serfs at the bottom.

William Kidd, a Scottish pirate, followed a code of conduct that prohibited gambling, fighting among crew members, and disobeying orders. His crew was expected to treat prisoners well and to share any plunder equally. Kidd's code emphasized discipline and fairness to maintain order onboard his ship.

Knights of Columbus to settle "vanishing premiums" lawsuit By Insure.com The Knights of Columbus, a Catholic fraternal benefit society, has reached an agreement to settle a class action lawsuit that accused the society and its insurance agents of using misleading life insurance sales practices. "The proposed settlement allows us to resolve the lawsuit on terms that protect all our members and vindicate the Knights of Columbus and its fraternal agents." The lawsuit stemmed primarily from allegations that the society and its agents misled policyholders about the amount and duration of the premiums they would have to pay for life insurance - the "vanishing premium" sales tactic - for policies sold, serviced, and administered between Jan. 1, 1980, and Sept. 15, 2000. The proposed settlement, valued at almost $23 million, is still subject to approval by the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois. The settlement would automatically provide an accidental death insurance policy worth 7 percent of the face value of the original life insurance policy to all members of the class. In lieu of that option, policyholders can instead choose to take part in an alternative dispute resolution system. Under this process, policyholders will be able to submit individual claims to a resolution team that would then determine whether the claim justified a monetary award. According to Stuart Guber, a lawyer with Berger & Montague and co-lead counsel for the Knights' policyholders, successful claims based on the use of misleading sales materials and promises of vanishing premiums would be refunded one year's premiums. When used illegally, vanishing premium schemes involve false statements by agents who claim that the investment component in a permanent life insurance policy will perform so well that within a certain number of years a policyholder will not have to pay premiums. In reality, the performance of the underlying investments cannot be precisely predicted. "The proposed settlement allows us to resolve the lawsuit on terms that protect all our members and vindicate the Knights of Columbus and its fraternal agents," says Paul Devin, executive vice president for legal affairs for the Knights. "While we believe the claims are meritorious, the proposed settlement is a reasonable resolution to the litigation." The Knights' sales materials were pretty conservative," says Guber. "The projections generally only ran over the 'vanish date' by one or two years." That means that the award of one year's premiums will, in many cases, represent a complete refund of the premiums paid after the date they were supposed to vanish, according to Guber. Awards for the victims of more egregious actions by Knights' insurance agents, such as forgery or fraud, would not be limited, says Guber. "While we believe the claims are meritorious, the proposed settlement is a reasonable resolution to the litigation," he says. While the lawsuit was pending, both the Pennsylvania Department of Insurance and the Vermont Department of Banking, Insurance, Securities, and Health Care Administration issued reports praising the ethical sales and marketing practices employed by the Knights of Columbus. A hearing on the fairness of the proposed settlement has been scheduled for early May 2002, and informational packets will be mailed to potential members of the class throughout January 2002. Last Updated Jan. 3, 2002

A knight in the Middle Ages was a mounted warrior who was typically of noble birth and trained in combat. They followed a code of chivalry, which emphasized honor, bravery, and loyalty. Knights played a key role in medieval warfare and society, serving their lords in battle and maintaining order in their communities.

During the medieval period, feudalism was the dominant political system, characterized by a hierarchy of lords, vassals, and serfs. Over time, monarchies began to centralize power and establish stronger nation-states, leading to the decline of feudalism and the rise of more centralized forms of government. This period also saw the emergence of parliamentary systems in some European countries.

The knight would be a member of the king's army, and would fight whenever the king asked him to The knight would provide training to sons of the nobles or king The knight would be a good steward over the property given him by the nobles or king The knight would train to be the best warrior he could be The knight would be bound by the code of chivalry To use his strength to perform good deeds Look after the poor Defend the weak Look after women and orphans Stand for justice, morality, purity, and honor

Peaces of land were given to the knights like if it was a payment

Knights in medieval Europe typically started their training as young boys, serving as squires to experienced knights to learn skills like swordsmanship, horsemanship, and chivalry. Training also included physical conditioning, combat practice, and learning the code of chivalry. Knights-in-training would participate in mock battles, tournaments, and jousting to hone their skills before being officially knighted.

The knights believed they were carrying out the wishes of King Henry II when they killed Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury. They were likely motivated by a desire to please the king and gain favor. Additionally, tensions between Becket and the king had been escalating due to disagreements over the extent of the church's power.