Being a European noble was a deadly affair. Emperors (1) and Kings...
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Apr 25, 2026
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Being a European noble was a deadly affair.
Emperors (1) and Kings (2) lived shorter lives than nobles in general.
Nobility who weren't involved in combat (like most Gentlemen and Esquires; 12) clearly lived longer than those who were expected to fight.
Emperors (1) and Kings (2) lived shorter lives than nobles in general.
Nobility who weren't involved in combat (like most Gentlemen and Esquires; 12) clearly lived longer than those who were expected to fight.
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The emperor category is sparsely populated, so it's not significant. If it's combined with kings, it is significant.
Source: cambridge.org/core/journals/…
Source: cambridge.org/core/journals/…