Constable

:For the painter see John Constable. For the city in New York, see Constable, New York.

Ancient Court Position

A courtier in some European countries during the Middle Ages, in charge of keeping the horses of his lord. The title comes from Latin "comes stabulari" (count of the stables).

Related Topics:
Courtier - European - Countries - Middle Ages - Horse - Lord - Latin - Count - Stable

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In some countries this developed into a high military rank, such as:

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• The Constable of France
• The Constable of Portugal and
• The Lord High Constable of England.

The office of 'constable' was held by the person in charge of the defence of a castle. Even today, there is a Constable of the Tower of London.

Related Topics:
Castle - Tower of London

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