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Bookmark or Share- What It Was Really Like To Be A Court Jester - GrungeSo, how exactly did one become a court jester? Beatrice K. Otto, historian and author of Fools Are Everywhere: The Court Jester Around the World, says (via the University of Chicago Press) that if the right person saw you being funny, you might have a foot in the door.
- Jester - WikipediaA jester, court jester, fool or joker was a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch employed to entertain guests during royal court. Jesters were also traveling performers who entertained common folk at fairs and town markets, and the discipline continues into the modern day, where jesters perform at historical-themed events.
- What was life like for a court jester? - HistoryExtraWhat was life like for a court jester? From battlefield comedians to unfortunate messengers, jesters played varied roles in courts through the Middle Ages and Tudor period. Writing for HistoryExtra, author Karen Maitland explores what life was like for these men and women. Published: November 17, 2021 at 9:25 AM.
- What Is a Court Jester? (with picture) - Historical IndexA court jester is a man who amuses courtiers and monarchs with antics and jokes. The life of a court jester was actually very...
- Jesters, The 'Fools' Who Once Entertained Royal CourtsCourt jesters entertained royals and their guests in various ways. From slapstick humor to philosophical conversations, these fools were multi-talented — and they were often rewarded handsomely for their dedicated service.
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