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Was there a special way a knight who had served in a Crusade was prepared for burial?

April 26, 2020 by Karen Hill

A knight who had served in a Crusade was indeed prepared for burial in a special way, sort of.

Traditionally, his legs were crossed instead of left straight.

Knights in The Middle Ages were pretty high up in the social system and were treated that way with an honorable burial.

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About Karen Hill

Karen Hill is a freelance writer, editor, and columnist. Born in New York, her work has appeared in the Examiner, Yahoo News, Buzzfeed, among others.

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