出典:Wikipedia
出典:『Wikipedia』 (2011/06/05 11:49 UTC 版)
The Thingmen (also known as Þingalið (pronounced [ˈθiŋaliθ], literally "assembly retinue") was a standing army in the service of the Kings of England during the period 1013-51, financed by direct taxation which had its origins in the tribute known as Danegeld. It consisted mostly of Scandinavians and it had an initial strength of 3,000 housecarls and a fleet of 40 ships, which was subsequently reduced. Its last remnant was disbanded by Edward the Confessor in 1051.