To be a knight, a nobleman's son had to first become a page and then a squire. At around seven years old, the boy was sent away to another noble household. There he worked as a page until he was about 13, when he was made a squire. As a squire he to learned how to fight and use weapons.

How do you become a knight today?

Nations with a monarch as their head of state would, once upon a time, issue knighthoods to their loyal subjects and foreign citizens who have done great deeds for their country. Today, you can earn a knighthood through military badassery or if your artistic, scientific, or civil service shines greatly upon the crown.

What are the 3 basic stages of becoming a knight?

Becoming a Knight in Medieval Times