Good morn! Today's fast medieval fact will tell you the three stages of a knight's life. When did a young boy begin training? When was he dubbed, or knighted?
Page
Age: around 7
What did they do: A nobleman's son was sent off to another lord's house to become a page. There, he learned manners of the court, horseback, hunting, how to handle some weapons, and would serve a local knight to learn.
2. Squire
Age: around 14
What did they do: Assisted a knight full time. This stage would fully prepare a young man for battled, by using weapons and training in chivalry.
3. Knight
Age: the dubbing usually took place from 18-21
What did they do: Now, the boy had become a man. This man had been dubbed, hopefully by the baron or lord he trained under, and would go on to serve in wars and tournaments, or just general protection.
sources:
"Medieval Life" Eyewitness Workbook by Susan Nicholson
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