There were many jobs inside a castle. Let's learn what some of them are.
The Jester
The jester was a person who would entertain and make jokes to the people in a higher position. An example would be the king, queen, or duke. They usually told jokes, acted funny, and just tried to act silly. They would go around to different people and just entertain. They were like the average television, video games, or touchscreen game device of now. Except that the jester was before television and all that other stuff.
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The Knight
The knights were the ones who would go into battle and fight in battles for their kingdom. They would just fight for their job. There were different types of soldiers, and they weren't all knights though. There were archers, who would fire their bow and arrows at opposing kingdom. There were guard, who would watch guard over the kingdom just making sure that no people could get in their castle. Those are just two kinds. But there is tons more to learn about those jobs.
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Blacksmith
A blacksmith is a person who forges metal things such as swords, shields, arrowheads, pots, pans, and tools. They use hot coals and other tools to make the items they want. Usually they have a shop and make all their items that they make in their shop. They get the metal really hot so then it is bendable. Then they bend the metal into the shape that they want.
The blacksmith is usually a man, like in this picture. Without the blacksmith, there would be some items that no-one else could make. Even if they could, it wouldn't be as good. |
The Cook
The cook is a person that makes all the food for the people of the royal palace. He makes all types of things like turkey, chicken, buns, rolls, and other baked goods, and meats. They are the people who make huge feasts for the royal family after a big victory or tournament.
The chef also has a large responsibility. They have to feed ALL of the people of the royal family 24/7 every meal and snack. So they are an important part of the castle. |