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     • The expression knight in shining armour denotes a person regarded as a medieval knight in respect of his chivalrous spirit, especially towards women.
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   • The reality of knights in the Middle Ages is far more complicated: they weren’t always loyal to their rulers and their codes of conduct weren’t always adhered to. Here’s how European elites of the Middle Ages, and centuries of fiction, have rebranded late medieval mounted warriors as courteous and honest, as chivalrous ‘knights in shining armour’.

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   Why is a knight in shining armor called a chivalry?

   • Chivalry was the honor code of the knight and great importance was placed on courtesy towards women leading to the concept of a 'Knight in Shining armor. In modern times the terms chivalry and chivalrous are used to describe courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women.

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   Are all knights chivalrous?

   • Not all knights were chivalrous. The codes of chivalry, which outlined the expected behavior of a knight, did not have a universally agreed upon idea among knights. And, it was not necessary for all knights to adhere to these codes. The knight is the first character most people think of when they imagine the Middle Ages.

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   Why do medieval knights say chivalry?

   • The phrase soon came to be associated with the chivalry of the knights who, like those in the mythical tales of King Arthur, rescued maidens from bandits and offered help to those in distress. Since the medieval knights had their armour well-polished, the phrase fitted well. The armour of the medieval knight was fairly elaborate.

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   What is the Arthurian code of chivalry?

   • The Arthurian legend revolves around the Code of Chivalry which was adhered to by the Knights of the Round Table - Honour, Honesty, Valour and Loyalty. Chivalry was the honor code of the knight and great importance was placed on courtesy towards women leading to the concept of a 'Knight in Shining armor.

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   What is a medieval knight?

   • A medieval knight is a man who served his sovereign or lord as a mounted soldier in armor during the Middle Ages. He is closely associated with the 'code of chivalry'.

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   May 26, 2024 · The Rise of Knights in Medieval Europe. The concept of knights as elite, mounted warriors emerged in Europe during the early Middle Ages, particularly in the aftermath of the Norman conquest of England in 1066. However, these early knights were far from the chivalrous figures we imagine today.

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   Sep 11, 2016 · The expression knight in shining armour denotes a person regarded as a medieval knight in respect of his chivalrous spirit, especially towards women.

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   Knight in Shining Armour. Knights in medieval ages dressed up in armour when they prepared for battle. The armour of the medieval knights was very elaborate which is why knighthood itself was initially limited to the rich aristocracy who could afford to pay for this Armour.

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   Chivalry was the honor code of the knight and great importance was placed on courtesy towards women leading to the concept of a 'Knight in Shining armor. In modern times the terms chivalry and chivalrous are used to describe courteous behavior, especially that of men towards women.

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   Chivalry was seen as a way for knights to demonstrate their loyalty and prowess on the battlefield, and was closely linked to the idea of honor. “Chivalry was an ideal never achieved, but always revered. Its rise was a triumph of the human spirit; its fall, a reminder of our frailties.”.

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    Mar 18, 2018 · Closely associated with this functional definition of a knight is the so-called ‘code of chivalry’. In essence, this ‘code’ dictates the manner in which a knight ought to conduct himself. Despite being often referred to as a ‘code’, chivalry was not codified during the Middle Ages.