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A '''landed knight''' is a [[knight]] that takes residence in a [[keep]] with accompanying land. They have their own peasants and men-at-arms, and may even take sworn swords.  
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A '''landed knight''' is a [[knight]] that takes residence in a [[keep]] with accompanying land. Knightly families are members of the [[nobility]] and their status is hereditary. They have their own [[Smallfolk|peasants]] and [[men-at-arms]], and may take [[sworn swords]].{{Ref|TSS}}
  
Landed knights are sworn to fight for the [[lord]] who holds dominion over their land. While the wealthiest knights manage more land than the poorest lords, landed knights do not have the authority to deliver justice in their land. Rather, they must appeal to their liege lord.<ref>The Citadel. “Land Ownership and Marriage in Westeros?” [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Land_Ownership_and_Marriage_in_Westeros/ So Spake Martin]</ref>
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Landed knights appear to be similar in nature to the [[w:Gentry|gentry]], untitled minor nobility typically distinguished by their knighthood.
  
According to [[George R. R. Martin]] certain landed knights, of ancient houses, with extensive lands, and large strong castles, may be lords in all but name. These knights may actually be more powerful than many smaller lordlings, so there is an overlap. Their peculiar status is often reflected by taking a style that incorporates the name of their castle, such as the "[[Symond Templeton|Knight of Ninestars]]". A landed knight could conceivably have greater holdings than a small lord. However, a landed knight has rather less prestige - a lord outranks a knight at feasts and [[tourney]]s, for instance.<ref>The Citadel. “Knights and Lords” March 02, 2002 [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Month/2002/03/  So Spake Martin]</ref>
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==Definition==
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Landed knights are members of [[nobility]],{{Ref|FAB|Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows}} but are normally are too low in rank to marry into [[great houses]];{{Ref|ADWD|6}} marrying a highborn woman like [[Brienne of Tarth]] would be a great achievement for one.{{Ref|AFFC|27}} Landed knights are not [[lord]]s,{{Ref|THK}} and there are many more of the former; [[House Osgrey]] once boasted a score of lesser lordlings and a hundred landed knights as vassals,{{Ref|TSS}} while [[House Manderly]] claims a dozen lords and hundred landed knights as [[bannermen]].{{Ref|ADWD|29}} A landed knight does not have the authority to deliver justice in their land, specifically the [[right of pit and gallows]]. Rather, they must appeal to their liege lord.{{Ref|TSS}}<ref name="ssm1999">[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/Land_Ownership_and_Marriage_in_Westeros/ Land Ownership and Marriage in Westeros?], December 19, 1999</ref><ref name="ssm2002">[[So Spake Martin]]: [http://www.westeros.org/Citadel/SSM/Entry/1203/ Knights and Lords], March 02, 2002</ref> Landed knights are sworn to fight for the lord who holds dominion over their land.<ref name="ssm1999"/>
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Some landed knights are more powerful than smaller lordlings. These knights are usually of ancient houses, with extensive lands and strong castles. Their status is often reflected by taking a style that incorporates the name of their castle, such as [[Symond Templeton]] being the "[[Knight of Ninestars]]". Regardless, a landed knight has less prestige and is outranked by lords at feasts and [[tourney]]s, nonetheless.<ref name="ssm2002"/>
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According to a semi-canon source, "masters" in the [[north]] are similar to [[southron]] landed knights.<ref>A Forum of Ice and Fire: [http://asoiaf.westeros.org/index.php?/topic/34958-the-asoiaf-wiki-thread/&do=findComment&comment=7590729 The ASOIAF wiki thread]</ref>
  
 
==Examples==
 
==Examples==
*Ser [[Gregor Clegane]]
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*Ser [[Gregor Clegane]], the Knight of [[Clegane's Keep]]
*Ser [[Ronnet Connington]], the Knight of Griffin's Roost
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*Ser [[Ronnet Connington]], the [[Knight of Griffin's Roost]]
*Ser [[Symond Templeton]], the Knight of Ninestars
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*Ser [[Gerold Dayne]], the [[Knight of High Hermitage]]
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*Ser [[Deziel Dalt]], the [[Knight of Lemonwood]]
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*Ser [[Symon Santagar]], the [[Knight of Spottswood]]
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*Ser [[Symond Templeton]], the [[Knight of Ninestars]]
 
*Ser [[Lorent Lorch]]
 
*Ser [[Lorent Lorch]]
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*Ser [[Bonifer Hasty]]
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*Ser [[Davos Seaworth]], the Onion Knight,{{ref|ACOK|0}} before [[Stannis Baratheon]] makes him a lord and [[Hand of the King]]{{Ref|aSoS|36}}
  
==References and Notes==
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Latest revision as of 17:07, 19 August 2021

A landed knight is a knight that takes residence in a keep with accompanying land. Knightly families are members of the nobility and their status is hereditary. They have their own peasants and men-at-arms, and may take sworn swords.[1]

Landed knights appear to be similar in nature to the gentry, untitled minor nobility typically distinguished by their knighthood.

Definition

Landed knights are members of nobility,[2] but are normally are too low in rank to marry into great houses;[3] marrying a highborn woman like Brienne of Tarth would be a great achievement for one.[4] Landed knights are not lords,[5] and there are many more of the former; House Osgrey once boasted a score of lesser lordlings and a hundred landed knights as vassals,[1] while House Manderly claims a dozen lords and hundred landed knights as bannermen.[6] A landed knight does not have the authority to deliver justice in their land, specifically the right of pit and gallows. Rather, they must appeal to their liege lord.[1][7][8] Landed knights are sworn to fight for the lord who holds dominion over their land.[7]

Some landed knights are more powerful than smaller lordlings. These knights are usually of ancient houses, with extensive lands and strong castles. Their status is often reflected by taking a style that incorporates the name of their castle, such as Symond Templeton being the "Knight of Ninestars". Regardless, a landed knight has less prestige and is outranked by lords at feasts and tourneys, nonetheless.[8]

According to a semi-canon source, "masters" in the north are similar to southron landed knights.[9]

Examples

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 The Sworn Sword.
  2. Fire & Blood, Under the Regents - War and Peace and Cattle Shows.
  3. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 6, The Merchant's Man.
  4. A Feast for Crows, Chapter 27, Jaime III.
  5. The Hedge Knight.
  6. A Dance with Dragons, Chapter 29, Davos IV.
  7. 7.0 7.1 So Spake Martin: Land Ownership and Marriage in Westeros?, December 19, 1999
  8. 8.0 8.1 So Spake Martin: Knights and Lords, March 02, 2002
  9. A Forum of Ice and Fire: The ASOIAF wiki thread
  10. A Clash of Kings, Prologue.
  11. A Storm of Swords, Chapter 36, Davos IV.