![]() ![]() ‘Chivalry’ was a moral and ethical code that governed the behavior of all in the middle ages, but especially of the knights. Being chivalrous meant being upright and honorable in every aspect of one’s life, being familiar with courtly courtesies and diplomacy, being well-read and familiar with poetry, and being generous to those less fortunate than oneself. It did not mean simply being respectful of women, as we think in the present day. The code of chivalry was extremely important during the medieval era. One term that is often associated with knights in the middle ages is ‘chivalry.’ So what exactly does that mean? It is difficult to separate fact and fiction when it comes to medieval knights. Indeed, King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table are some of the greatest heroes of Europe. There are many poems and epic tales about the knights of the middle ages. READ MORE: The Roman Army Knights and Chivalry Most of the songs and stories that we know come from this period. But it was in the middle ages, particularly the late Medieval era, that the institution really flourished. The existence of orders similar to knighthood can be traced back to the Roman period. The lords, in turn, trusted the knights to bring them honor in battles and tournaments. Knights usually pledged fealty to a lord and were answerable to them. ![]() They needed very expensive armor and weaponry. Usually, only those belonging to wealthy, noble families became knights. And because it was not originally an inherited position, it meant that even men from the lower classes could get a knighthood. Knights were allowed to hold land in exchange for military service. But the original knights were soldiers, courtiers, and heroes. Now, ‘knight’ is simply a title that is bestowed upon a civilian person as a great honor. Who Were Medieval Knights? Helmeted Medieval Knight by Paul Mercuri
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