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they are best remembered as Christian protectors and soldiers, the Knights Templar made many important contributions to the world of banking in their time. Founded in 1119 in Jerusalem, they started out as protectors of Christian pilgrims on the road to Jerusalem. In a few years, the order had become one of the richest entities in the world not so much from the spoils of war in the Middle East, but from the donations of knights and noblemen who gave them land and money when they joined the order

pointlessly distinguished. The term knighthood comes from the English word knight (from Old English, servant or boy) while chivalry comes from the French chevalerie, from chevalier or knight. In modern English, chivalry means the ideals, virtues, or characteristics of knights. But in actuality, the phrases "orders of chivalry" and "orders of knighthood" are essentially synonymous. Succinctly, a knight was a professional soldier. Professional armies had replaced the old “citizens’

In Old french, the word "chevalrie" meant knightliness or "chevalier" meaning knight. (Microft, Encarta) Almost all origins of the word meant horseman.      Warfare was not an option in the medieval period and the knight was the most crutial part. The knight's ability, and the military strength of the lord or king were nessesary for their survival. A knight was loyal to his king even though he was not always a member of his personal court. He was also loyal

shown through the relationship of Equitan and his knight. Although Equitan had said that he was a man who upheld chivalry, throughout the story he lusts, lies, and takes his knight’s wife for his own. He begs her and claims being sick until she is willing to be his, and this does not shed a positive light on his chivalry and king’s honor. In Milun, honor has a big place in the story. For example, Milun must go to the other country to fight the one knight who claims to be better than him to defend his

Out of all of the character in The Canterbury Tales, the Knight seems to be one of the most paramount. Evidence of this is that he rides in the front of the procession, and he is admired by both the Host and the narrator. Also, the narrator seems to point out four main qualities about the Knight. The first of these qualities is the Knight's love of ideals. These ideals being, “chivalry,/ Truth, honor, freedom and all courtesy,” (45-46). Chivalry being the Knight’s skill or braveness in battle. Truth

Seeking companionship, the Knight is by far the most honorable person in the city besides the King. He fights in numerous battles and served his king with the utmost respect. He is the poster child of chivalry, honor, and courage. Along with that, he is the tha face of gentle, truth, freedom, and honor. Everyone in the town looks up to him and respects him. The knight is very courteous and respectful. He doesn’t show off, he doesn’t boast. He dresses like the other town folk.dirty old cotton

Knights and their role in medieval society. Knights were an integral part of medieval society. They originally began with primitive warriors such as the Mongols who fought on horseback for added speed and power, but quickly advanced to chivalrous gentleman such as the Normans. Much has been written about medieval knights with the most famous being a series of legends about King Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table. Arthur and his knights were the ultimate example of what a perfect knight

Ulrich) will show nobility of a true knight throughout the film. William follows the creed of a knight which is truth, honor and loyalty. Throughout the move he will always remain truthful to those around him. He is humble with his victories, always retaining the honor of victory but never broasting. The ending of the film is a prime example of a true knight, where William goes to the extreme. William finds out that Adhemar told officials of him not being a true knight. He even with his followers around

There is a mighty king. The king’s name is King Arthur. He had a best friend named Lancelot. Soon King Arthur had too many knights for that old table. So King Arthur called the best carpenters in all the land to come and make him a new table. Soon King Arthur and Lancelot had the type of wood, the design, and the height. There was one problem King Arthur and Lancelot could not decide the shape of the table, The King wanted a round table, but Lancelot wanted a rectangle table. To settle the dispute

Sins(Schofield 5). The knight places all thought