medieval knighthood
Armored noble service
Medieval knighthood was the institution of mounted warriors who served feudal lords in exchange for land and status.
Knights followed codes of chivalry emphasizing honor, loyalty, and martial prowess.
The term also describes the rank itself—a knight's station in society.
He was granted knighthood after the siege.
Knighthood required years of training as page and squire before formal investiture.
- squireshipRank of knight's attendant
- vassalageSubordination to a lord
- sworn oathFormal binding promise
- joustingMounted knightly combat sport
- jousting tournamentFormal mounted lance combat
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Rural working class
serfdom · villeinage · commoners · thralls · bondsmen
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Ground-based military fighters
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Ordained religious officials collectively
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