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Knights
From the Court of Arthur and the Round Table to Ivanhoe, from fire-breathing Dragons to Damsels in distress, No, not really, The life and times of a Knight during the Middle Ages. It's not so romantic as you have been lead to believe.
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Why would someone want to become a knight'?
To gain wealth, to have his sins forgiven and go in heaven after death, or just for lust of adventure.
Can knights knight each other?
Only if that Knight had a strong position in society (ie he was a Baron, Earl, Duke, Prince, King, Pope, Doge, President), He is a Sovreign of a Order or has permmision of the Sovreign to knight a Squire. or If the clergyman presiding over the knighthood is a Bishop.
Who teaches knights how to fight?
They were sent at the age of 7-8 to a knight who their father knew to train with him and stayed with him until they were 21 when they got their spurs.
How do you find out if someone has been knighted?
The knight was one of three types of fighting men during the middle ages: Knights, Foot Soldiers, and Archers. The medieval knight was the equivalent of the modern tank. He was covered in multiple layers of armor, and could plow through foot soldiers standing in his way. No single foot soldier or archer could stand up to any one knight. Knights were also generally the wealthiest of the three types of soldiers. This was for a good reason. It was terribly expensive to be a knight. The war horse alone could cost the equivalent of a small airplane. Armor, shields, and weapons were also very expensive. Becoming a knight was part of the feudal agreement. In return for military service, the knight received a fief. In the late middle ages, many prospective knights began to pay "shield money" to their lord so that they wouldn't have to serve in the king's army. The money was then used to create a professional army that was paid and supported by the king. These knights often fought more for pillaging than for army wages. When they captured a city, they were allowed to ransack it, stealing goods and valuables.
Knights believed in the code of chivalry. They promised to defend the weak, be courteous to all women, be loyal to their king, and serve God at all times. Knights were expected to be humble before others, especially their superiors. They were also expected to not "talk too much". In other words, they shouldn't boast. The code of chivalry demanded that a knight give mercy to a vanquished enemy. However, the very fact that knights were trained as men of war belied this code. Even though they came from rich families, many knights were not their families' firstborn. They did not receive an inheritance. Thus they were little more than mercenaries. They plundered villages or cities that they captured, often defiling and destroying churches and other property. Also the code of chivalry did not extend to the peasants. The "weak" was widely interpreted as "noble women and children". They were often brutal to common folk. They could sometimes even rape young peasant women without fear of reprisal, all because they were part of the upper class. Life of a Knight Training for knighthood during medieval times usually began at an early age. Often the prospective knight was sent to live with a relative or lord who had the resources to train the young boy in use of weapons and, most importantly, the skills to handle a horse in combat. A knight-in-training would often serve as a squire (assistant) for an established knight, attending his needs, helping him don his armor, and making ready his horse and weapons. Once his training was completed and he reached "fighting age" (usually around 16-20 years old), he would ceremoniously become a full-fledged knight. The ceremony became more elaborate as the Middle Ages progressed, until only the richest nobles or a king could afford to "knight" someone. The new knight now served his liege lord (which may or may not be the king himself), bound to offer military service up to 40 days a year in peace time, more, as needed, in war time. Military duties included castle guard, serving in the lord's "bodyguard", and participating in battle. Apart from military duties the knight could also participate in administering justice (as part of assizes--a medieval form of our modern juries), manage his estates (which was his prime source of income), and continue to hone his combat skills in tournament.
Alnwick Castle, Northumberland, England The tournament in the early Middle Ages (ca. 800-1200 C.E.) was often a meleé, resembling actual combat in groups that could result in injuries or even death. Men were taken hostage and held for ransom, horses and armor confiscated by the captors. As kings and churchmen grew concerned over this senseless loss of life and resources new regulations and safety measures were put into effect. The meleé was replaced by individual combat events (among them the joust), and new innovations in armor specifically designed for the tournament made it somewhat safer.
What is a femail knight called?
A female knight was usually called a "Dame".
Dame (in the UK) - the title given to a woman equivalent to the rank of knight.
Another title also used was "Chevaleresse" - French, Female Knight
The title chevalière was exclusive to female knights, the head of a fiefdom that had been headed by a male and conceded to a female, or the wife of a knight could be called a chevaleresse.
What kind of horses did knights ride?
Most knights in the late Middle ages put armor on their horses called Barding. This protective armor consisted of around 6 parts. You could use one piece or you could use all pieces. Below is a link on Barding: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barding
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A tournament was a way for a knight to show off his skills and to earn a better place in court. A winner of games became a hero for a night and it might help him to show off for his king which could lead to something better for him.
What is a female squire called?
There wasn't one, because there were no female squires; the notion of Women's Liberation was still several hundred years away.
The closest female equivalent (the personal assistant of a noble woman) would probably have been "lady-in-waiting".
Where did the knights joust in tournaments?
Roughly, between 1066-1600ish. The earliest 'tournament' reference is 1066. King Henry II {english} banned tournaments in the latter part of the 12th century. His son, King Richard I, {english} reinstated tournaments with specific rules. The musket was invented in 1520 making jousting/lancing an obsolete combat tactic. At this point it was solely entertainment at tournament. In 1599 King Henry II {french} died as a result of a lance splintering, piercing his eye and lodging in his brain. As a direct result of the invention of the musket and significant danger - jousting fell out of favor and into rapid decline before disappearing altogether. {Although, it was reborn [[allegedly, more safely]] in the latter years of the 20th century.}
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there is a short story below...
Becoming a Knight:
There were only a few ways in which a person could become a knight. The first way was the normal course of action for the son of a noble:
When a boy was eight years old, he was sent to the neighboring castle where he was trained as a page. The boy was usually the son of a knight or of a member of the aristocracy. He spent most of his time strengthening his body, wrestling and riding horses. He also learned how to fight with a spear and a sword. He practiced against a wooden dummie called a quintain. It was essentially a heavy sack or dummie in the form of a human. It was hung on a wooden pole along with a shield. The young page had to hit the shield in its center. When hit, the whole structure would spin around and around. The page had to maneuver away quickly without getting hit. The young man was also taught more civilized topics. He would be taught to read and write by a schoolmaster. He could also be taught some Latin and French. The lady of the castle taught the page to sing and dance and how to behave in the king's court.
At the age of fifteen or sixteen, a boy became a squire in service to a knight. His duties included dressing the knight in the morning, serving all of the knight's meals, caring for the knight's horse, and cleaning the knight's armor and weapons. He followed the knight to tournaments and assisted his lord on the battlefield. A squire also prepared himself by learning how to handle a sword and lance while wearing forty pounds of armor and riding a horse. When he was about twenty, a squire could become a knight after proving himself worthy. A lord would agree to knight him in a dubbing ceremony. The night before the ceremony, the squire would dress in a white tunic and red robes. He would then fast and pray all night for the purification of his soul. The chaplain would bless the future knight's sword and then lay it on the chapel or church's altar. Before dawn, he took a bath to show that he was pure, and he dressed in his best clothes. When dawn came, the priest would hear the young man's confession, a Catholic contrition rite. The squire would then eat breakfast. Soon the dubbing ceremony began. The outdoor ceremony took place in front of family, friends, and nobility. The squire knelt in front of the lord, who tapped the squire lightly on each shoulder with his sword and proclaimed him a knight. This was symbolic of what occurred in earlier times. In the earlier middle ages, the person doing the dubbing would actually hit the squire forcefully, knocking him over. After the dubbing, a great feast followed with music and dancing.
A young man could also become a knight for valor in combat after a battle or sometimes before a battle to help him gain courage.
What did the knights receive as a result of protecting the lord?
Knights received land, known as fiefs, from their lords as a reward for their military service and protection. This land provided them with agricultural resources and income, which were essential for their livelihood. In addition to land, knights often gained status, prestige, and the ability to establish their own retinues or households. This reciprocal relationship formed the foundation of feudal loyalty and obligation during the medieval period.
What is Nikki knights real name?
Nikki Knight's real name is Nikita Knight. She is an adult film actress known for her work in the industry. Over the years, she has gained a significant following and has been featured in various adult films and productions.
What must you do to become a Dame?
Exemplary service to your monarch or country will suffice nicely. Dame Ellen Patricia MacArthur (DBE) earned her title by succeeding at solo long distance sailing. Dame Margaret Natalie Smith (DBE) earned her title for her services to the performing arts. Dame Ruth Mary Eldridge Welsh (DBE)was third Director of the British Women's Auxiliary Air Force from August 1944 to November 1946. Film legend Dame Elizabeth Rosemond Taylor (DBE) was dubbed in 1999 for her humanitarian efforts.
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