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Why were knights important in the twelfth century

During the Feudal age knights had a very important roll in society, they were key figures in medieval war. They would make a similar oath to their baron or lord as a baron would to their king. Knights protect and serve the church at all costs.

Knights had a very important role on their kings survival. After being traded for land by a baron Knights would make an oath to their king to serve and protect the king for 40 days of service a year, there would be many different duties that a knight would do for their lord. They would be a castle guarding, fighting in battle and be loyal to their lord using all their skills they had learned after many years of training.

Knights would start their training at the age of 7 as a squire which would have no aspects of combat. They would learn to loom after their equipment and their amour. They would also learn to bond with their horses so they could give them commands using their feet which they could use during combat.

After 7 years as a squire they would become a knight. When they became a knight they would learn the arts of combat and would learn to use their sword, axe and other weapons used in combat. The knights were also an important part of the feudal system, they were below barons and above peasants. knights gave land to the peasants, in return they would work for the knights. They would harvest crops, breed cattle and milk cows.

Knights were also important because they were role models in society. They followed the code of Chivalry. The code of chivalry would dictate them to be brave and fearless in battle. They were expected to protect the week, poor and the young and people of a lower rank.

They would treat woman with the out most respect and not treat them as an object. If knights took part in a jousting tournament their lady would give them their scarf or an other object, they would wear the item on their amour to show they who they were fighting for.

Another key feature of a knights importance was their commitment to their church. A knight would make an oath to the church and they would protect the church and the clergy. Knights would pay the priests to do their prayers, which would ensure they would go to heaven instead of hell.

Knights were also important because they enforced law, If someone was suspected of committing a crime the knights would escort them to the castle jail. Suspected Criminals would be set to do the trial of fire or water. If they survived they would be found not guilty but if they died from their injuries they would be found guilty and die as a criminal, if they were guilty or not.

Knights would wear chain mail amour and ride specially bread horses. They would attach a high back saddle to keep themselves upright when riding. Knights would attach stirrups to their saddles for leg support and help the knight give their horse commands. Their chain mail was very heavy but their horses could still pick up some speed.

Knights showed people how to behave in society. This stopped lawlessness and disorder. That;s why knights were so vital.