The noble warriors

Warrior Nobility : a privileged group .

 In feudal society , the main function of the nobility and the king himself , was to be warriors . They are the knights who were engaged in soldiering . Owning the equipment , horses and weapons were very expensive and only the feudal lords could perform that office .

 
The sons of noble families were educated and trained as warriors. Were pages and then squires other gentlemen first.
 
At eighteen years were named knights in the inauguration ceremony in which they received their weapons : sword , shield and chainmail . From that moment, would be part of knighthood and should be courageous , loyal to his master and defend the weak and women.
 
The nobles waged war to defend their territory or ortho help the monarch or lord who owed ​​allegiance . The war provided if earned , land and wealth which enhanced the power of the nobility ( booty ) .
 
Their social function allowed the nobility live with privileges. They had to work , paid no taxes and were the only ones who could provide weapons and carry them control over the rest of the population.
 
Women , although they were of noble family , were subject to men , either the father or husband. They could inherit, and in the absence of men , to be holders of fiefs , but usually their marriage was acting in concert with nobles and their lands passed into the property of the husband's family .