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  1. de.wikipedia.org › wiki › KnightKnight – Wikipedia

    Knight (englisch für Ritter) ist der niedrigste Rang innerhalb des Adels in Großbritannien, der aus dem mittelalterlichen Heerwesen hervorgegangen ist.

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › KnightKnight - Wikipedia

    A knight is a person granted an honorary title of knighthood by a head of state (including the pope) or representative for service to the monarch, the church or the country, especially in a military capacity. The concept of Knighthood may have been inspired by the ancient Greek hippeis (ἱππεῖς) and Roman equites.

  3. 24. Mai 2024 · Learn about the origin, evolution, and decline of knighthood in medieval Europe, from the professional cavalrymen to the honorary titles. Explore the orders of knights, the Crusades, and the role of chivalry in the feudal system.

    • The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
  4. A knight was a professional heavy cavalry soldier in the Middle Ages. Knights were the best soldiers in the kingdom. Knights fought for lords or nobles, and got land in return. They thought honour was very important, and they had a code of honour called chivalry.

  5. 7. Nov. 2018 · Knights were the most-feared and best-protected warriors on the medieval battlefield, while off it, they were amongst the most fashionably dressed and best-mannered members of society. To reach this elevated position, however, became more and more challenging as the Middle Ages wore on because the elite wished to maintain their exclusive status.