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title: Cleric, Knight, and Workman Representing the Three Classes
author: Unknown Artist
source: https://www.worldhistory.org/image/15304/cleric-knight-and-workman-representing-the-three-c/
format: machine-readable-alternate
updated: 1970-01-01
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# Cleric, Knight, and Workman Representing the Three Classes
_Authored by Unknown Artist_
## Image File
[](https://www.worldhistory.org/uploads/images/15304.jpg)
## Image Caption
An inhabited initial from 13th-century France depicting the tripartite order of the Middle Ages: the *Oratores* (those who pray – the clerics), the *Bellatores* (those who fight – knights or nobility) and the *Laboratores* (those who work – [peasants](https://www.worldhistory.org/disambiguation/Peasants/) and commoners).
British Library, London
## Cite This Work
### APA
Artist, U. (2022, March 02). Cleric, Knight, and Workman Representing the Three Classes. *World History Encyclopedia*.
### Chicago
Artist, Unknown. "Cleric, Knight, and Workman Representing the Three Classes." *World History Encyclopedia*, March 02, 2022. .
### MLA
Artist, Unknown. "Cleric, Knight, and Workman Representing the Three Classes." *World History Encyclopedia*, 02 Mar 2022, .
## License & Copyright
[Original image](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cleric-Knight-Workman.jpg) by [**Unknown Artist**](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cleric-Knight-Workman.jpg). Submitted by [Harrison W. Mark](https://www.worldhistory.org/user/harrisonwmark/ "User Page: Harrison W. Mark"), published on 02 March 2022. The copyright holder has published this content under the following license: [Public Domain](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_domain). This item is in the public domain, and can be used, copied, and modified without any restrictions. Please note that content linked from this page may have different licensing terms.