Tag Archives: Medieval Chivalry

Medieval Knight: History and Facts Medieval Knight: History and Facts What was a knight? During the Middle Ages, there were three primary categories of soldiers: foot soldiers, archers, and knights. The knights were mounted warriors with extensive armor. Being a knight was only affordable for the wealthiest of nobility. They …

How to Raise a Knight in the Middle Ages During the Middle Ages, a man could become a knight in one of two methods. The first was gaining the upper hand in combat. A soldier may be knighted by the king, a lord, or even another knight if he fought very valiantly during a battle or war. The …