Cryptocurrency Q&A How did knights make money?

How did knights make money?

CryptoEnthusiast CryptoEnthusiast Sun Nov 17 2024 | 6 answers 1399
I'm curious about the financial aspect of knights in medieval times. How did they earn their income or wealth? Did they have salaries, or did they rely on other sources like land ownership or plunder? How did knights make money?

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QuasarGlider QuasarGlider Tue Nov 19 2024
Knights had the opportunity to gain money and land as compensation for their military endeavors.

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ZenBalance ZenBalance Tue Nov 19 2024
Success in battles and campaigns often led to generous rewards from their superiors.

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Alessandra Alessandra Tue Nov 19 2024
Kings would sometimes grant knights titles as a gesture of gratitude for their services.

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Stefano Stefano Tue Nov 19 2024
Becoming a knight was a viable path to acquiring wealth.

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BlockProducer BlockProducer Tue Nov 19 2024
Receiving a title signified one's status and importance within society.

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