FREE! Click here to Join FunTrivia. Thousands of games, quizzes, and lots more!
Fun Trivia
Home: Questions and Answers Forum
Answers to 100,000 Fascinating Questions
Welcome to FunTrivia's Question & Answer forum!

Search All Questions


Please cite any factual claims with citation links or references from authoritative sources. Editors continuously recheck submissions and claims.

Archived Questions

Goto Qn #


Why were the light cavalry of the 15th and 16th centuries known as "hussars"?

Question #149144. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Mar 15 2023.
Originally posted Mar 15 2023 6:53 PM.

avatar
BigTriviaDawg star
Answer has 2 votes
BigTriviaDawg star
7 year member
1007 replies avatar

Answer has 2 votes.
The etymology of "hussar" is basically "brigand". The soldiers started as small lightly armored bands who were derided by the proud knights of the time. Over time these bands became bigger and better trained but maintained the style of dress keeping the title of "hussars".

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hussar#:~:text=According%20to%20Webster's%20Dictionary%2C%20the,that%20of%20brigands%3B%20in%20modern

Mar 15 2023, 7:07 PM
free email trivia FREE! Get a new mixed Fun Trivia quiz each day in your email. It's a fun way to start your day!


arrow Your Email Address:

Sign in or Create Free User ID to participate in the discussion

Other Similar Questions & Answers

Related FunTrivia Quizzes

play quiz Spanish History from 6th to 15th Centuries
(Spanish)
play quiz Spanish Royalty, 15th-17th centuries
(Spanish Royals)
play quiz Portuguese Explorers from 15th to 17th Centuries
( Explorers)

Return to FunTrivia
"Ask FunTrivia" strives to offer the best answers possible to trivia questions. We ask our submitters to thoroughly research questions and provide sources where possible. Feel free to post corrections or additions. This is server B184.