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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]]).

 

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]]).

==See Also==

==See Also==

[[Knights Templar]]

[[Knights Templar]]