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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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How heavy was a knights armor?
Knights armor was about 50 or 60 pounds. Plus the sword and shield which the sword was, depending on the size, 23 pounds and the shield were about the same amount of weight.
Who invented medieval knights armor?
Armor is such a natural idea that it's impossible to pinpoint one single source. The quality of the armor was a gradual development as blacksmiths evolved into specialists - armorers who then got better and better at what they've been doing.
Who did knights fight against?
Other knights for the most part. The occasional dragon or two, but usually other knights.
Where do knights live and work?
Some were given duties such as patrolling around the outside if they were under the service of the king. Most were hired by a lord to protect their lands from raiders in exchange for lodgings, food, money, etc.
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 are some facts about knights?
Some facts on knights are that knights wear a scarf and a viel to impress the ladies. Another fact on knights is that the way they jousted is the oringanal shootout and it was the start of the rifle.
if knights were good at combat, they would be rewarded with chicken dipped in cheese.
Some knights wore nothing underneath their armor because they thought it would make them sweat less & it was easier to move around
knights didnt want squires, they were forced to have them because their lords forced them too.
Did knights fight for honor or to be paid?
Knights were considered as skillful soldier who did battle for honor. However, knights also fought for their country in order to get paid.
What was knights armor made of?
Knights' mail was made out of iron rings. When the knights progreesed to plate armor, it was made of still plates sewn together. The Steel got better in quality over the ages, especially when firearms came to Europe.
What did knights do in their time off?
knights took part in tournaments such as jousting and wooing ladies in their time off
Knights fought for the king and lord when they needed their help.
Where did the knights come from during the first crusade?
The knights came from France, England and Germany.
when the church puts an interdict on the lord the lord will receive pressure from his servants and people.
because, an interdict had many sacraments and religious services that could not be preformed in king's lands, the king believed that without such sacraments they might be doomed in hell.
Because it prevented peasants from receiving their vital church rites.
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knights wore metal armor which was very hard to carry on because it weighed many pounds!
Who were the 12 knights of King Arthur?
The mythical Knights of the Round Table are listed as: Agravaine
Bedivere
Bors
Calogrenant
Gaheris
Galahad
Gareth
Gawain
Geraint
Kay
Lamorak
Lancelot
Palamedes
Percival
Sagramore
Tristan
Ywain
