-THE WARRIOR NOBLE-

                                                     The Warrior Noble.


    In feudal society, the main function of the nobility and the king himself, was to be       warriors. The knights were engaged in soldiering.  

    The sons of noble families were educated and trained as warriors. 

    At eighteen years were named knights in the investiture ceremony in which they received their weapons: swords, shields ... From that moment, had to be faithful 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 won, land and wealth which enhanced the power of the nobility. 

    Their social function allowed the nobility live with privileges. They had to work, did not pay taxes and were the only ones who could give them weapons and exercise control over the rest of the population.

    Women were subject to men, either the father or husband. 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.