Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/gentleman-title
31st Jul 2021 - In The Middle Ages, the term “Gentleman” meant “Noble” (in a strict sense). Normally, one had to still have “Letters of …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/grand-serjeantry
31st Jul 2021 - This Medieval System was where a Sovereign would bestow (or grant) to a favored “Henchman” (or trusted Associate) – one or more Roya …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ward-title
31st Jul 2021 - In used in the mid to late Middle Ages, a Ward was a Minor Child without Parents or Relatives, that was placed into the “Guardianship” of …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/king-title
31st Jul 2021 - The term “King” is derived from The Saxon word “Cyning” and the word “Kin”. Both describe a person that is the &ld …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/warrant
31st Jul 2021 - A Warrant was an official document ordered and drawn upon the authority of a King or Queen, to take or perform a specific action – by one of the …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/abelard-and-heloise
31st Jul 2021 - Seconded perhaps only by “Romeo and Juliet”, this Medieval “love story”, is probably the most famous and well known to histori …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/baron-title
31st Jul 2021 - This title developed and spread throughout Europe (possibly from France) – in the early Middle Ages. Although having different meanings and duti …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/doge-title
31st Jul 2021 - From Medieval Italy, The Doge was an elected Chief of State (similar to a Lord). They were primarily Rulers of Italian City-States. These Regions were …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/plenipotentiary
31st Jul 2021 - These were specially selected Diplomats (by a King or Queen), who had full “discretionary” power overseas – when they represented th …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/knights-of-st-agatha
31st Jul 2021 - Originally a “fighting” Order of Knights, they were founded in Majorca in 1200 A.D. They were considered a “Naval” Order, in t …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/rurik
31st Jul 2021 - Although his date of birth is unknown, Rurik (a Viking Chieftain), is often credited with the “founding” of The Russian State. Born in Fri …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/adrian-iv
31st Jul 2021 - The only Englishman ever to be elected as Pope of The Catholic Church, Nicholas Breakspear was born in 1100 A.D. Joining the “religious life&rdq …
