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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, saying | ||
{{Quote|"It was his will to bear her in battle, as she had borne him in bed"|William IX}} | |||
The birth of chivalry thus occurred in the 12th century, which was in the high middle ages (medieval), after the Dark Ages (early medieval period) 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 in the high middle ages (medieval), after the Dark Ages (early medieval period) and before the Renaissance. Christian humanism was starting to be developed during this time. William was excommunicated twice by the Church. | ||