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| − | {{stub}}A social position which began in the [[Middle Ages|Middle ages]]. It is not inherited, but must be won by a great deed. However, only noble men could become knights. Knights adhered to a code of [[chivalry]] and were usually well armored men of means who could be called upon to fight in wars. Some knights also took part in tournaments. In modern times, some men have been knighted for non-military deeds (see [[Isaac Newton]]) | + | {{stub}}A social position which began in the [[Middle Ages|Middle ages]]. It is not inherited, but must be won by a great deed. However, only noble men could become knights. Knights adhered to a code of [[chivalry]] and were usually well armored men of means who could be called upon to fight in wars. Some knights also took part in tournaments. In modern times, some men have been knighted for non-military deeds (see [[Isaac Newton]]). |
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[[Knights Templar]] | [[Knights Templar]] | ||
Revision as of 21:39, August 10, 2007
Template:StubA social position which began in the Middle ages. It is not inherited, but must be won by a great deed. However, only noble men could become knights. Knights adhered to a code of chivalry and were usually well armored men of means who could be called upon to fight in wars. Some knights also took part in tournaments. In modern times, some men have been knighted for non-military deeds (see Isaac Newton).
