Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/emperor
31st Jul 2021 - This is an ancient title. In brief, an Emperor was the Sovereign or Ruler of an Empire, The title was used in describing the Ruler of a Kingdom (in ra …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/freiherr
31st Jul 2021 - These titles of Peerage were seen in the mid-Middle Ages. Used in Germanic Countries, a Freiherr roughly translates to “Free Lord”. These …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-crusades
31st Jul 2021 - MANY studies and books have been conducted (and written) – regarding “The War of The Cross”. In short, a Crusade was (in Christianit …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/grand-prince
31st Jul 2021 - A title seen in The Middle Ages, a Grand Prince was installed over a territory or province which held many other “lesser” Princes. In Germ …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/albigensians
31st Jul 2021 - Also identified as The Albigensians, they were a 12th through 13th Century heretical group. Coming out of Southern France (The Town of Albi), The Albi …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/albertus-magnus
31st Jul 2021 - Albertus Magnus, also known as “Albertus The Great” or “The Bishop of The Boots”, was born in 1200 A.D. in Germany. Widely con …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/duke-title
31st Jul 2021 - These are the most senior in rank among English Peerage. From the Latin meaning “Leader”, it was first coined for Edward “The Black …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/alderman
31st Jul 2021 - This title was among the most ancient used to describe a Nobleman. They were installed by a King or Manor Lord, and tasked with the responsibilities o …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/angevins
31st Jul 2021 - From The French meaning “of Anjou” - The Angevins were two family Dynasties that at one point ruled England and France. The first “A …
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31st Jul 2021 - \Assuming the Papacy after the death of Adrian IV, Rolando Bandinelli (born in 1105 A.D.) started out life in Tuscany. Taking to a life of the Religio …
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31st Jul 2021 -
Predating Shakespeare, Geoffery Chaucer is perhaps one of the greatest Writers of his Era. His Social commentary and views of The Middle Ages h …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/viscount
31st Jul 2021 - This is the 4th highest “rank” in Peerage. First created in 1444, it is debated that the title is MUCH older (and may go back to The Carol …