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Knights (landholders)

Scope note

Use for men, typically of noble birth, who, under European feudalism, held their rank, privileges, and landed estates from higher ranking individuals, in return for service as armed and mounted warriors or for providing another to fulfill this service in their stead. Use also for those who receive the title as a mark of honor and social distinction.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000230874

Broader Terms used

landholders

Equivalent Terms used

knight (landholder)
knight's
knights'

Created

13yrs ago

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