Medieval Occupations By: Mandy Good
Medieval Occupations
Feb 23, 2016
By: Mandy Good. Medieval Occupations. Armorers (Craftsmen). Since armor was made up circular links of metal, called chain mail, and had to be put together link by link, it was a difficult and time consuming occupation; but since armor was so heavily needed it was also a very important job. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Medieval OccupationsBy: Mandy Good
Armorers (Craftsmen)
Since armor was made up circular links of metal, called chain mail, and had to be put together link by link, it was a difficult and time consuming occupation; but since armor was so heavily needed it was also a very
important job.
Craftsmen
Attiliator
Artist
Cordwainer (Cobbler)
Painter
Craftsmen
Blacksmith
Bowyer
Carpenter
Potter
Candle Makers (Craftsmen)
An candle maker named Graham Overhill who lived in the 11th century is said to have invented a candle - clock. A candle was made with 12 lines on it and when lit at the
top of the hour, the candle would burn from line to line, and each line was equal to an hour. Presto! A 12 hour clock!
Science/ Medicine Jobs
ApothecaryHerbalist
Astrologer
Physician
Entertainers
Jester
Minstrel
Bankers
Chamberlain Clerk
Money Lender
Laborers
Baker
Barber
Cook
Ditch Digger
Laborers
Clothier
Gardener Spinster
Servants
Cottar
Chancellor
Keeper of the Wardrobe
Messenger
Steward
Servants
Scullion
Reeve
Scribe
Page
Chaplain
Herald
Law Enforcement/ Security
WatchmenTorturers
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