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Medieval Knights

Medieval Knights. Becoming a Knight. Members of the aristocracy would send their 8 year old sons to neighboring castles to be trained as a page They would build up their strength , learn to use a sword , and to have manners. Becoming a Knight.

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Medieval Knights

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  1. Medieval Knights

  2. Becoming a Knight • Members of the aristocracy would send their 8 year old sons to neighboring castles to be trained as a page • They would build up their strength, learn to use a sword, and to have manners

  3. Becoming a Knight • At age 15, the boy would be given to a knight to serve as a squire • He followed the knight around, assisting him in whatever he needed: horse-tending, cleaning weapons, battling

  4. Becoming a Knight • At 20 years old, the squire could finally become a knight, if he had proven worthy • He knelt in front of his lord who would tap him on both shoulders • This was surrounded by a big feast with family and friends

  5. What did knights do? • Chivalry • Served the King • Went to war • Fought in tournaments • Jousting • Sword Fights

  6. Jousting • Knights mounted on a horse, charging at each other using lances • 3 tries to knock opponent off horse • 1 point – break lance on chest • 2 points – break lance on helmet • 3 points – knock off horse

  7. Prologue: Knight, Squire, Yeoman • High class/military • Most accurately portrayed characters in Chaucer’s Prologue • With the Knight’s passion for war, and his son’s passion for love, they exemplify all of the chivalrous ideals

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