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  1. Knight - Wikipedia

    A knight is a person granted an honorary title of a knighthood by a head of state (including the pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the church, or the country, especially in a …

  2. Knight | History, Orders, & Facts | Britannica

    6 days ago · Knight, now a title of honor bestowed for a variety of services, but originally in the European Middle Ages a formally professed cavalryman. The first medieval knights were …

  3. Medieval Knight - World History Encyclopedia

    Nov 7, 2018 · Knights were the most-feared and best-protected warriors on the medieval battlefield, while off it, they were amongst the most fashionably dressed and best-mannered …

  4. Medieval Knights: Heroes and Warriors | History Cooperative

    Jul 4, 2023 · Medieval knights were the most skilled and feared warriors of the Christian world of their time. They were cavalrymen in service of the church and the state and they went through …

  5. The Rankings of Knights: Understanding the Hierarchy of Chivalry

    In this article, we will delve into the intricate system of knighthood rankings and explore the roles and responsibilities of knights at each level. The journey to knighthood began at a young age …

  6. Eight Knights Who Changed History

    Jan 28, 2019 · Well-trained, heavily-armored knights trampled through enemy forces, maiming, killing—and altering the course of history.

  7. Knight - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

    Knights were the best soldiers in the kingdom. Knights fought for lords or nobles, and got land in return. They thought honour was very important, and they had a code of honour called …

  8. Knights - Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament

    Knights were medieval gentleman-soldiers, usually high-born, raised by a sovereign to privileged military status after training as a page and squire. Originally knights were attendants or …

  9. Medieval Knights and Knighthood - English History

    Jan 12, 2022 · Knights in the Middle Ages were mounted soldiers who held land in exchange for military service. Originally, the title of knight could only be obtained through military …

  10. Knights and the Traditions of Chivalry | Encyclopedia.com

    Noble, courageous, and skilled, the knights of Europe, from the viewpoint of the Christian nations, carried out God's work in trying to drive the Muslims (followers of the religion of Islam) out of …