Education of the Mind: TIL of Sir John Hawkwood, who started out as a lowly archer in the battle of Crecy. After being knighted for his contributions in the battle, he formed a mercenary company, became a hero of Florence, and may have been the inspiration for Chaucer's The Knight's Tale.

Sunday, July 16, 2017

TIL of Sir John Hawkwood, who started out as a lowly archer in the battle of Crecy. After being knighted for his contributions in the battle, he formed a mercenary company, became a hero of Florence, and may have been the inspiration for Chaucer's The Knight's Tale.

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