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Medieval Chivalry

Medieval Chivalry. By Alyssa Gonzales Period 2. Chivalry by Definition. Chivalry refers to: 1. the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy , generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms. 2. the rules and customs of medieval knighthood.

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Medieval Chivalry

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  1. Medieval Chivalry By Alyssa Gonzales Period 2

  2. Chivalry by Definition Chivalry refers to: • 1. the ideal qualifications of a knight, including courtesy, generosity, valor, and dexterity in arms. • 2. the rules and customs of medieval knighthood. • 3. the medieval system or institution of knighthood. • 4. a group of knights. • 5. gallant warriors or gentlemen • Emerged from chevalier (French), caballero (Spanish), and cavaliere (Italian) all referring to “a warrior who fought on horseback”

  3. Followers • Medieval knights were trained to follow the code of chivalry • Knights learned to honor, serve, and please the ladies/maidens

  4. “Song of Roland” • In the 'Song of Roland' it describes Knights in the 8th century and Emperor Charlemagne’s battles • This has been referred to as Charlemagne's Code of Chivalry “To fear God and maintain His Church To serve the liege lord in valour and faithTo protect the weak and defenselessTo give succour to widows and orphansTo refrain from the wanton giving of offenceTo live by honour and for gloryTo despise pecuniary rewardTo fight for the welfare of allTo obey those placed in authorityTo guard the honour of fellow knightsTo eschew unfairness, meanness and deceitTo keep faithAt all times to speak the truthTo persevere to the end in any enterprise begunTo respect the honour of womenNever to refuse a challenge from an equalNever to turn the back upon a foe”

  5. Rules of Courtly Love • The rules of Courtly Love were written by French man Andreas Capellanus in the 12th century • The 31 rules describe the pure romance of love and love for another man's wife • Illustrated in the fictional story of Sir Lancelot and Queen Guinevere • Eventually led to the downfall and execution of Queen Anne Boleyn (wife of King Henry VIII)

  6. The Rules 1. Marriage is no real excuse for not loving. 2. He who is not jealous cannot love. 3. No one can be bound by a double love.4. It is well known that love is always increasing or decreasing. 5. That which a lover takes against the will of his beloved has no relish.6. Boys do not love until they arrive at the age of maturity. 7. When one lover dies, a widowhood of two years is required of the survivor.8. No one should be deprived of love without the very best of reasons.9. No one can love unless he is impelled by the persuasion of love.10. Love is always a stranger in the home of avarice.11. It is not proper to love any woman whom one would be ashamed to seek to marry.12. A true lover does not desire to embrace in love anyone except his beloved.13. When made public love rarely endures.

  7. 14. When made public love rarely endures.15. The easy attainment of love makes it of little value; difficulty of attainment makes it prized. 16. Every lover regularly turns pale in the presence of his beloved.17. When a lover suddenly catches sight of his beloved, his heart palpitates. 18. A new love puts to flight an old one.19. Good character alone makes any man worthy of love.20. If love diminishes, it quickly fails and rarely revives.21. A man in love is always apprehensive.22. Real jealousy always increases the feeling of love.23. Jealousy, and therefore love, are increased when one suspects his beloved.24. He whom the thought of love vexes eats and sleeps very little.25. Every act of a lover ends in the thought of his beloved.26. A true lover considers nothing good except what he thinks will please his beloved.27. Love can deny nothing to love.28. A lover can never have enough of the solaces of his beloved.29. A slight presumption causes a lover to suspect his beloved.30. A man who is vexed by too much passion usually does not love.31. A true lover is constantly and without intermission possessed by the thought of his beloved.32. Nothing forbids one woman being loved by two men or one man by two women.

  8. Warrior Chivalry • Faithfully serving the lord • Helping orphans and widows • Refraining from malicious offenses • Refusing monetary awards • Living for glory • Protecting the honor of fellow knights • Never retaliating upon a foe, but never refusing a challenge from an equal • Completing any task or challenge that has been started • Always speaking the truth

  9. Bibliography • http://www.medieval-life.net/chivalry.htm • http://www.castles.me.uk/medieval-code-chivalry.htm • http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_IFpg2m9UrgY/SwlguPfYqdI/AAAAAAAAFUU/saNi-m1Kebs/s1600/chivalry.jpg • http://www.knight-test.aspery.com.au/images/images-lifestyle/knight-chivalry.jpg

  10. http://www.thefinertimes.com/Middle-Ages/chivalry-in-the-middle-ages.htmlhttp://www.thefinertimes.com/Middle-Ages/chivalry-in-the-middle-ages.html • http://lisaskabrat.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/knight1.jpg • http://www.dismukes.com/wp-content/uploads/Medievil-times-400x400.jpg • Other images from the clip art section on Microsoft PowerPoint

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