Occupations & Ranks in Medieval Lifestyle

[BJ Swabb]

• Coinsmith- one who makes coins
• Bowyer- one who makes and sells bows
• Candlemaker- one who makes and sells candles and lanterns
• Furrier- one who makes clothing and items from fur of animals
• Restorer- one who restores documents, scrolls, or maps
• Gamefighter- engages in arena matches in which animals or monsters are pitted against one another, typically to the death
• Count / Countess- someone who falls in the middle of the social hierarchy—not quite at the level of a king or queen, but far more impressive than the rest of us commoners.
• advocate-person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy
• Marquess / Marchioness- ranks above an earl and below a duke
• Master of Coin-is in charge of the royal treasury, advises the monarch on financial matters, and is responsible for raising money to meet the Crown's needs.
• Master of the Revels- an executive officer under the Lord Chamberlain. Originally he was responsible for overseeing royal festivities.
• Notary- person authorized to perform certain legal formalities, especially to draw up or certify contracts, deeds, and other documents for use in other jurisdictions.
• Orator / Spokesman- a public speaker
• Spymaster- head of an organization of spies
• Viscount / Viscountess- nobleman ranking above a baron and below an earl.
• Ward- minor children or incapacitated persons
• Chimney Sweeper- one who cleans chimneys
• Groundskeeper- one who cares for graveyards
• Knacker- a person whose business is the disposal of dead or unwanted animals, especially those whose flesh is not fit for human consumption.
• Laundry Worker- one who does laundry
• Water Bearer- One who carries water; specifically, one whose business is the convey ing of water from a spring, well, river, etc., to purchasers or consumers.
• Enchanter / Enchantress- person who uses magic or sorcery, especially to put someone or something under a spell.
• Medium / Psychic- is said to have psychic abilities but not all psychics function as mediums. The term clairvoyance, for instance, may include seeing spirit and visions instilled by the spirit world.
• Fortune Teller- a person who is supposedly able to predict a person's future by palmistry, using a crystal ball, or similar methods.
• Seer-a person who is supposed to be able, through supernatural insight, to see what the future holds.
• Sage- one (such as a profound philosopher) distinguished for wisdom
• Witchdoctor / Voodoo Doctor- a traditional healer and diviner, especially one who claims to guard against or cure afflictions thought to be caused by spirit possession or witchcraft.
• Admiral- a commander of a fleet or naval squadron, or a naval officer of very high rank.
• Bailiff- sheriff's officer who executes writs and processes and carries out distraints and arrests.
• Bouncer- One who is hired to secure a tavern or bar
• Castellan- governor of a castle
• Calvalryman / Cavalier- soldier in an army who fights in a tank, or (especially in the past) on a horse
• Constable- a peace officer with limited policing authority, typically in a small town.
• General - a commander of an army, or an army officer of very high rank.
• Quartermaster- military officer responsible for providing quarters, rations, clothing, and other supplies
• Sapper- soldier responsible for tasks such as building and repairing roads and bridges, laying and clearing mines, etc
• Sergeant at Arms- a knight or armed officer in the service of the monarch or a lord. / official of a legislative assembly whose duty includes maintaining order and security
• Siege Artillerist- A soldier in the artillery
• Slave Driver- person who oversees and urges on slaves at work.
• Botanist- one who studies plant life
• Drakologist- one who studies dragons
• Scribe- person who copies out documents
• Cabbie / Wagoner- driver of a horsedrawn wagon
• Cabin Boy / Cabin Girl- boy or girl employed to wait on a ship's officers or passengers
• Ferryman- one who stirs and maintains a ferry on the river
• Grooms- one who take care of horses
• Chancellor / Chaplain- - government's chief financial minister and as such is responsible for raising revenue through taxation or borrowing and for controlling public spending
• Chamberlains- officer who manages the household of a monarch or noble.
• Chambermaids- maid who makes beds and does general cleaning of bedrooms
• Laundresses- one who is employed to launder clothes and linens
• Master of Wardrobe- one who prepares and maintain all clothing, and supervises wardrobe staff
• Valet- normal servant responsible for the clothes and personal belongings of an employer, and making minor arrangements.
• Scullion- a kitchen servant employed to do menial tasks (especially washing)
• Seneschal- a steward of the household of a medieval prince or nobleman who took charge of domestic arrangements, etc.
• Trumpet Player- would be used to help deliver messages and signal the time.
• Roofer- One who works on roofs
• Belt Maker- Makes belts and sells them
• Spurrier- one who makes and sells spurs for horsemen
• Birdcatcher- hunts birds, sells them.
• Writer- one who writes books, and important documents for history and teachings