Becoming
a knight was a big commitment, even as a young child.Becoming a Knight
Becoming
a knight was a big commitment, even as a young child.
When a boy from a noble family turned 7, they were sent away to another household to learn manners and ride a horse. These children would be known as a Page. When a Page turned 14 they were apprenticed to a knight. They would then be known as a squire. Squires would go through lots of training before being knighted. When a squire was qualified to become a knight, there would be a knighting ceremony. At the ceremony the squire's lord would tap the squire on his shoulder with a heavy sword. Dubbing bound the knight to serve his master and it was taken very seriously. Knights did more than fighting for their lords, they would also make sure that the lords castles, farms and mills were in good condition. They also helped to collect the local taxes. Knights also owned lots of land, and had many peasants working for him. Knights were also expected to go on crusades or other wars.
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