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''For the chess piece, see [[Knight (chess)]]'' | ''For the chess piece, see [[Knight (chess)]]'' | ||
| − | A '''knight''' is a social position which began in the [[Middle Ages|Middle | + | A '''knight''' is a social position which began in the [[Middle Ages|Middle Ages]]. It is not inherited, but must be won by a great deed. However, only noble men could become knights. Knights adhered to a code of [[chivalry]] and were usually well armored men of means who could be called upon to fight in wars. Some knights also took part in tournaments. |
Knights use the title ''Sir''. | Knights use the title ''Sir''. | ||
| − | In more recent times, a [[Britain|British]] knighthood is one of the highest honours awarded to high achievers from many fields of endeavour including politics ( | + | In more recent times, a [[Britain|British]] knighthood is one of the highest honours awarded to high achievers from many fields of endeavour including politics (e.g. [[John Major|Sir John Major]]), sport (e.g. [[Ian Botham|Sir Ian Botham]]), science (e.g. [[Isaac Newton|Sir Isaac Newton]] and [[Tim Berners-Lee|Sir Tim Berners-Lee]]) and entertainment (e.g. [[Paul McCartney|Sir Paul McCartney]]). |
==Further reading== | ==Further reading== | ||
Revision as of 13:41, July 25, 2016
For the chess piece, see Knight (chess)
A knight is a social position which began in the Middle Ages. It is not inherited, but must be won by a great deed. However, only noble men could become knights. Knights adhered to a code of chivalry and were usually well armored men of means who could be called upon to fight in wars. Some knights also took part in tournaments.
Knights use the title Sir.
In more recent times, a British knighthood is one of the highest honours awarded to high achievers from many fields of endeavour including politics (e.g. Sir John Major), sport (e.g. Sir Ian Botham), science (e.g. Sir Isaac Newton and Sir Tim Berners-Lee) and entertainment (e.g. Sir Paul McCartney).
Further reading
- Bradford B. Broughton and Megan Broughton Blumbergs, Dictionary of Medieval Knighthood and Chivalry: Concepts and Terms (1986) online edition