Becoming a Knight

During the middle ages, in order to become a knight one had to go through many years of training.
A knight-to-be spent at least fourteen years of his life learning the proper conduct and etiquette of
knighthood. Once the years of training were completed, often an elaborate ceremony took place when the
gentleman was knighted. Once knighted, the man had to live by the code of chivalry. This code had the
basic guidelines of a knight's behavior. This code was so respected that abiding by it brought honor and
respect from others.
The education of a knight began at the age of seven. This wa…