Knights are probably the most iconic and defending characters in medieval times. They were usually employed by kings or other nobility for defence of their territories, to fight other noble's knights, or to participate in war.
They carried very heavy armor (caused them to ride on horses, they did fight on foot.
Not everyone could enter knighthood. To do so, one had to be of noble birth in order to train and enlist. However this was not always the case, and there were certain exceptions to the rule.
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Once one becomes a knight, he is either enlists or is invited to one of the numerous orders available. Depending on country and reputation, a knight could become part of a notable order.