Medieval Era

From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!

Marquis

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/marquis 31st Jul 2021 - Possibly of Scottish or Welsh origin, the title of Marquis was first seen in England around the 14th Century. Often found in outer-lying Territories, …

Marriage

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/marriage 31st Jul 2021 - Most of what we consider a “traditional” marriage (by today's standards) – was evolved directly from the ceremonies of The Medieval …

Charibert I

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/charibert-i 31st Jul 2021 - Eldest Son of King Chlotar I, Charibert was not supposed to rule. Having the “good fortune” of outliving ALL of his elder brothers gained …

Divorce

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/divorce 31st Jul 2021 - Divorce did not happen in The Middle Ages as one might think. Often, in cases of Royalty and Nobility, their marriage ceremonies were conducted under …

Philip IV

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/philip-iv 31st Jul 2021 - Known for his expansion of The Spanish Empire and his patronage of The Arts, Philip was born Valladolid, Spain. He was married into a “political …

Voivode

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/voivode 31st Jul 2021 - Slavic in development, a Voivode was equivalent to a Governor. This could be of a Principality, County or whole Nation. It is seen primarily in Slavic …

Robert The Bruce

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/robert-the-bruce 31st Jul 2021 - Possibly born in Turnberry, Scotland on July 11, 1274 – Robert was Son of Robert de Bruce, Earl of Carrick. His bloodline was in keeping with th …

Roll of Arms

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/roll-of-arms 31st Jul 2021 - First “developed” around the 12th Century, The Roll of Arms was a printed “Directory” of all persons who were Knights or Noble …

Wool Trade

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/wool-trade 31st Jul 2021 - England emerged as the principle supplier of Wool during The Middle Ages. The cool and damp climate was ideal for raising Sheep. Countries such as Ger …

Richard II

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/richard-ii 31st Jul 2021 - Richard II (born 1367), became King of England at 10 years of age – after the death of his Father, Edward III. Richard's Father - “The Bla …

Tamerlane

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/tamerlane 31st Jul 2021 - Born in 1336, he was born Timur Leung (son of a Turkish Army Commander). His future exploits would be chronicled by such writers as Poe and Lord Byron …

Thomas Becket

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/thomas-becket 31st Jul 2021 - Born to a middle-class Norman Family in 1118 A.D, Thomas grew up in the time of “Saxon Rule”. A meshing of the two “races” was …