A formal ceremony for knighthood culminated this grueling process of a young child becoming a soldier. When squires reached the brink of manhood, they were asked to protect their mentor in battles. He was required to run errands in the castle of his mentor and thus, earned his keep. A squire not only learned the skills and know-how of weaponry, but was also taught the manners worthy of nobility.
In this time period, these young boys were called squires. At the Lord or knight’s castle, such a child got to learn all the skills and weapon arts needed to become a knight.
At the age of seven or less, noble born male children were sent to a Lord or knight for training. Their journey to become a knight began right from stepping out of the cradle. Knights were more often than not of noble birth. The Order of Templar Knights became a religious fraternity sworn to protect the honor of the place of Christian worship and its sanctity. Therefore, some knights stood arm in arm to protect the pilgrims from the atrocities of the Turks and eventually seized the holy land by defeating their foes. During middle ages, when the holy land of Jerusalem was under siege by Turks, the Christian pilgrims found it utmost harrowing to reach to their place of worship. Though this legend is chronicled in Sir Thomas Malory’s novel ‘Le Morte d’Arthur’, there are no proofs to back its credibility.Īnother legend which has epitomized knighthood and valor is the story of the Templar Knights. Their illicit romance was supposed to be the culprit behind the end of Knights of Round Table. He was believed to be in love with Guinevere, wife of King Arthur. He and his fellow knights trod on the path of finding the elusive Holy Grail. One of them is the story of the Sir Lancelot who was one of the Knights of the Round Table. In modern knighthood ceremony, the ruling monarch bestows this honor to the receiver by tapping him on shoulder, and hence, they become eligible to carry the title “Sir” before their name (for women, the title is “Dame”).Īs most of the accurate evidences of existence of these knights have got lost in time, the myth and reality intertwined with each other and gave birth to many legendary stories. Countries like United Kingdom and Netherlands present this title for recognition of their services. The title of knight has become an honorary symbol which is given to exceptional people who have made a mark in their distinct fields. In last few centuries, the term ‘knighthood’ refers to a social position that is not restricted to military or soldiers. Sir Guinglain was Sir Gawain’s eldest son also known as Le Bel Desconneu Was of low birth but one of the bravest knights Sister of King of Cornwell and second greatest Knight of the Round TableĪ young knight placed under Sir Kay’s careīrother of Sir Lionel and cousin to Sir Lancelot One of the King Arthur’s knight who battled the Green Knightīrother of Sir Bors and cousin to Sir Lancelot Knight of Round Table, searched for Holy Grail Knight of Round Table, quested for Holy Grail
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