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Is there any evidence for a women to be knighted in the medieval times?

by Age-3111

I'm interested in the role of women in warfare in the medieval times and as I came across Joanne d'Arc I wondered if there was a women who actually became a knight. Greetings from Germany Age3111

sunagainstgold

Hi,

I recently took a look at the topic of lady-knights in medieval Europe--it's not a straightforward question!

On the topic of women in medieval warfare more broadly, you might be interested in reading:

our Jeanne d'Arc FAQ section! many questions with great answers, especially from /u/TheGreenReaper7
How common was sexual violence against women during warfare in the Middle Ages? Were there successful attempts to limit or prevent it?