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KnightOriginally knights were cavalrymen of medieval Europe who served a landholder in his army. Training to become a knight often started at an early age. Young children about 7 would become a page and act as a servant. About 12 to 14 the child would become a knight's shield bearer or squire to hold the knights equipment and observe. When a squire is deemed finished with his training and has enough money to purchase the necessary equipment (at about 21 years old), he is dubbed a knight. |
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Being dubbed a knight often required a ceremony, but was sometimes done during battle by necessity. The most famous way to be dubbed a knight is by a lord or king tapping the squire's shoulder with the flat side of a sword. Eventually in history knights were expected to be chivalrous and even created a Code of Chivalry. They were expected to be gentlemen, honorable, and good Christians. Knighthood continues in modern England as the only title still awarded with a ceremony. It is no longer related to being a warrior, but is still awarded for great deeds. In fantasy, knights are usually heroic warriors, and are usually expected to wear heavy armor and use a sword. |
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