Daily life
Much of the life of a Knight closely followed the lord or noble that he served. The Knight's life was also centered around manors or castles. Knights were fighting wars most of the time for the King or Lord. Another big chunk of time spent by a Knight is perfecting his fitness and weapon skills. A Knight also talks over a lot of its warfare strategy and weapons.
Here is a typical day for a Knight:
Here is a typical day for a Knight:
- Day started at dawn when Mass would be held and prayers would be made.
- First meal of the day; breakfast
- Engage in weapons practice
- Mid morning a Knight would pray and then have another meal
- As Medieval culture longed on and change came it was being more elegant and important. Knights were expected to learn how to dance and understand the rules of courtly love and chivalry.
- In the afternoon hours a Knight would most likely sharpen their skills in horsemanship and go with their lord hunting, hawking or inspecting the manors land.
- Late evening prayer then a large dinner in the hall of the castle or manor house.
- After they eat there was entertainment such as dancing, jugglers, acrobats, jesters and music.
- Late into the night a Knight would then have his evening prayers.