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===Wars fought in the name of women=== | ===Wars fought in the name of women=== | ||
William IX, the Duke of Aquitaine (Southern France) and poet, famously transformed the image of war from something fought for men and God to being fought for ''women''. He famously painted his mistress on his shield (which he called "my lord"). He also famously implied that women deserved special treatment at the cost of men | William IX, the Duke of Aquitaine (Southern France) and poet, famously transformed the image of war from something fought for men and God to being fought for ''women''. He famously painted his mistress on his shield (which he called "my lord"). He also famously implied that women deserved special treatment at the cost of men. | ||
The birth of chivalry thus occurred in the 12th century, which was a High Middle Age (medieval) century directly after the Dark Ages and before the Renaissance. Christian humanism was starting to be developed during this time. William was excommunicated twice by the Church. | The birth of chivalry thus occurred in the 12th century, which was a High Middle Age (medieval) century directly after the Dark Ages and before the Renaissance. Christian humanism was starting to be developed during this time. William was excommunicated twice by the Church. |