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Do knights receive a salary?
Do knights receive a salary?
Riccardo
Tue Nov 19 2024
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I'm curious about the economic status of knights in history. Specifically, I want to know if knights were paid a regular salary for their services, or if they were compensated in other ways.
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Elena
Wed Nov 20 2024
Knights during medieval times were often rewarded with land as a form of payment.
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Giuseppe
Wed Nov 20 2024
Additionally, the income from the land allowed knights to purchase necessary equipment such as armor and horses.
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CryptoQueen
Wed Nov 20 2024
This land, referred to as a Knight's Fee, was granted by the lord to his knights.
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AmethystEcho
Wed Nov 20 2024
The purpose of this land grant was to ensure that knights had a steady income.
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JejuJoyfulHeart
Wed Nov 20 2024
With the land, knights could farm and generate enough money to support themselves.
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