Courtier

As a courtier (Latin curtiens ) is designated an individual belonging to the medieval court of a prince or monarch officials. Originally made ​​by the Court the power center of government and was the official residence of the monarch.

A female courtier called courtesan.

Known courtiers

  • Duc de Luynes, favorite of Louis XIII.
  • Girolamo Lucchesini (1751-1825), Prussia
  • Henri Coiffier de Ruzé, Marquis de Cinq- Mars
  • Louis de Rouvroy, duc de Saint -Simon
  • Sir Walter Raleigh

Courtiers in art

  • Rosencrantz and Guildenstern from Shakespeare's Hamlet
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