Greatest knights of all time

The knights were known as the best fighting men of their age. They are believed to be pure in the thoughts and their deeds. The knights are the iconic symbol of Europe’s medieval time period. The knights can be best described as the men covered in shining armor, jousting with their rivals and wearing the token of their lady love. They were the triumph of the military. It was a belief that knighthood is the job for the rich as it required a lot of resources such as weapons, horses, and armor. Most of the knights belonged to the royal families. The most interesting part was that every knight after succeeding in his battles was awarded prestigious titles.

Posted On May 20th, 2021

Rodrigo Díaz de Vivar

Besides, a Castilian knight, Roderigo Díaz de Vivar was a warlord of Spain too. By the Christians, he was known as EL Campeador and by the moors, he was known as El Cid. A significant Spanish poem presents him as the ideal medieval knight who was a loyal, strong, and valiant knight. The name of the poem is EL Cantar de Mio Cid. He is known for his best services in the armies of both Christian and Muslim rulers.

Sir William Marshal

Willian Marshal, the first earl of Pembroke. He is also known as William the Marshal. He served the four famous monarchs of England as a royal adviser, agent, and as a warrior. Those monarchs were Henry II, Richard I, John, and Henry III. According to Stephen Langton, he was “the best knight that ever lived”.

Sir William Wallace

Sir William Wallace, a Scottish Knight and one of the main leaders of the First World War of Scottish Independence. He also served as the Guardian Of Scotland. He was defeated in the Battle of Falkirk. And in the year 1305, he was captured and handed over to King Edward I of England who ordered to hang him for the crimes against the civilians of England.

Sir James Douglas

Sir James Douglas or Black Douglas was the champion of Robert de Bruce and the Lord of Douglas family. He three times attacked his own castle and finally was able to destroy it. He is also known as the “Douglas Larder”. He was asked by Bruce to carry his heart to the holy land as the redemption of his vow and Sir James was bearing the heart in a silver casket but he fell in fighting against the moors.

Bertrand du Guesclin

Bertrand du Guesclin is also known as “The Eagle of Brittany” and “The Black Dog of Broceliande” was a knight of Breton and an important French Military Commander. He also served the King of France, Charles V as a constable. He participated in the six battles and won four of them. He was best known for his Fabian strategy.

Louis Pasteur and Alexander Fleming

Louis Pasteur and Alexander Fleming both are renowned personalities. Louis Pasteur is well known for his germ theory. He died on 28 September 1895. On the same date in the year 1928, Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin, the first known antibiotic against germs. They both have given science remarkable discoveries.

Edward of Woodstock

Edward of Woodstock or the Black Prince was the son of Edward III of England. He died before his son so the throne was then succeeded by his son Richard II. He was well known for his selfless service as a commander during the hundred years war. He is regarded as one of the most significant knights of his age. He was also made the Duke of Cornwall and was the guardian of the Kingdom in his father’s absence. He was also created as Price of Wales.