The Knight is a character in Chaucers "The Canterbury Tales" who has an impressive military career. Some of his military accomplishments include:

• Fighting in the Crusades, which were wars in which Europeans traveled by sea to non-Christian lands and attempted to convert whole cultures by the force of their swords.

• Battling the Muslims in Egypt, Spain, and Turkey, and the Russian Orthodox in Lithuania and Russia.

• Winning fifteen battles for England and killing many.

The Knight is also described as having a love of ideals such as "chivalrie" (prowess), "trouthe" (fidelity), "honour" (reputation), "fredom" (generosity), and "curteisie" (refinement) . Additionally, he is known for his meek and gentle manner, as well as his simple dress.