Medieval Era
From Weapons and Armour to Kings and Queens and all things in-between!
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31st Jul 2021 - Frederick I Barbarossa (born in Swabia, 1123 A.D.), was King of Germany and Holy Roman Emperor for nearly 40 years during the 12th Century. His goal w …
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31st Jul 2021 - The 15th Century Title of “Madame Royale” was devised in France. It was used to identify the unmarried eldest Daughter of a King (and late …
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31st Jul 2021 - This French Peasant Uprising was one of the most violent of The Middle Ages. During the Period of The 13th Century, many “Peasant Revolts” …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Almoravid Dynasty was formed in 1042. Centered in Morocco, these Berber Peoples consolidated multiple Tribes and removed those refusing to comply. …
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31st Jul 2021 - Arpad is best known for his establishment of The Kingdom of Hungary (and it's first reigning Dynasty). Born in 850 A.D. - He was the Son of a Magyar C …
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31st Jul 2021 - Translated to "Son of Turks", The Turcopole was a unique type of Fighting Force during The Middle Ages. Originating in the 11th Century in Byzantium - …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Hobelars were a type of 13th Century Light Cavalry Force - which developed exclusively in Ireland. Their name "Hobelar", comes from the highly spe …
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31st Jul 2021 - In their most basic form, a "Man at Arms" was seen as a Professional Soldier (but not a Knight). They "hired" themselves out to Nobility or Royalty. L …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/burgundian-coutillier
31st Jul 2021 - These "low" ranking Infantry Soldiers, were used in 13th Century Burgundian Armies. Seen as "Melee" Troops, they were armed with very basic weapons. T …
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31st Jul 2021 - The French "Lances Fournies" were a 12th Century Fighting Unit, originally created to provide protection to Mounted Gendarme Heavy Cavalry. Although c …
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31st Jul 2021 - In the 14th Century, France's Gendarme Heavy Cavalry were the Knightly Orders, recruited for a set term of Military service to their Ruler (or Liege). …
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31st Jul 2021 - No image of The Middle Ages can be maintained without that of The Jester. Their exact origins areally unknown, but examples go back many Centuries pri …
