What is a medieval baron?

Answer 1

The Baron and/or Baroness' prime responsibilities are: * To serve as the Crown's representative to the Barony, and as the Barony's representative to the Crown. They attend Noble Estate meetings at Crown events, and otherwise maintain contact with the King and Queen so Their Majesties' needs and desires can be communicated to the populace of the Barony. The Baron and Baroness communicate the needs of the Barony to Their Majesties through regular reports, and bring the deeds of deserving individuals to Their Majesties' attention so they can be recognized with Kingdom level awards. * To serve as the ceremonial head of the group. This includes holding courts, leading the populace in toasts to the Crown, and other ceremonial tasks which provide a sense of medieval pageantry to an event. The Baron and Baroness also recognize excellence with awards, and honor effort with public recognition and with thanks. * To serve as a symbol of the ideals of the group, and lead through example. This includes fostering the arts and sciences through sponsoring and entering contests, encouraging a period atmosphere by remaining aware of their own appearance and actions, and motivating volunteers by jumping in themselves to get tasks done. * To create a welcoming and open attitude within the Barony. A friendly greeting from the Baron and Baroness can go a long way toward making a newcomer feel welcome and accepted within the group. They can also help the person become integrated into the group by introducing them to gentles with similar interests. (Helpful Hint: Newcomers are encouraged to approach the Baron and Baroness and introduce themselves!) In large Baronies, the Baron and Baroness may also work to encourage interaction amongst different sub-groups of the Barony, keeping them connected as a whole unit made up of diverse parts. * To attend to the long-term health of the Barony. They are charged with long-term planning, with keeping an eye to the general mood of the group, and with working to make the Barony what the populace wants it to be. They also serve as mediators in conflicts, ensuring that a working solution is found. * To serve as Ambassadors for the Barony, representing it in the eyes of the Kingdom at large. They support neighboring groups by attending events, attend kingdom events, and conduct all dealings with an awareness that they play a big part in establishing the image of their Barony in the eyes of others. * To be a source of information. Barons and Baronesses often serve as an information hub, and need to know a wide variety of information about upcoming activities and events, both locally and Kingdom-wide. They also should be well-rounded S.C.A. participants so they can answer a wide variety of questions, and know whom to refer people to for more information. * To work with the seneschal and other officers of the Barony to ensure the smooth running of affairs. In most groups, the seneschal is responsible for the mundane business of the group, and the day-to-day functions of event planning and officer duties. The Baron and Baroness oversee this, provide advice and input, and make the decisions that affect the long-term functioning of the group.

Answer 2

Baron was a rank of the nobility. In many places, it was the lowest hereditary rank. It was lower than earl or count, but above knight or baronet. A baron was a person who had important estates, and these could have included several villages or even towns. Duties of a baron originally included giving council to the king. In later times, English barons were entitled to a place in the parliamentary House of Lords.

There is a link below to an article on the rank of baron.

Answer 3

There were no people with the title "baroness" until the 15th century, almost at the end of the medieval period.

Prior to that time the wives of barons were called dame, donna or gentil; if she occupied the place of a feudal lord she was a seignouresse.

Life for such women was boring and inactive; they did no work and most sports were considered too manly for women. If she were educated (many were not) she might read religious books; sewing, embroidery and spinning silk or wool were everyday tasks suitable for a lady. She might go riding, perhaps even hunting; some medieval ladies enjoyed Archery but they would have their own private area to practice. Ladies were responsible for maintaining the household and keeping the accounts, managing the female servants and ensuring that guests were welcomed and made comfortable.

By the late 12th century games such as Chess and tables(an early form of backgammon) became popular among the nobility.

Many noblewomen were profoundly religious and would have attended Mass daily in a private chapel, as well as other services. Many kept a paternoster (later called a rosary) and would recite many prayers throughout the day.

Answer 4

A Baroness is the wife of a baron, even if they can be single, divorced or a widow.

Answer 5

the barons wife is really nice she looked after the babies and then she would play an instrument in front of her husbands wife to impress them mainly she looks after the baron

Answer 6

fancy dresses