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A jester was an entertainer employed by nobles or monarchs to amuse guests at court, or a traveling performer who entertained ordinary people at markets and fairs. The role was widespread across many ancient civilizations and continues today at historical events, making it a significant form of entertainment across cultures and centuries.
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Key facts
- Performing art.image
- Heinrich Vogtherr d. J. Schalksnarr.JPG
- Performing art.caption
- Woodcut of a jester by Heinrich Vogtherr the Younger, c. 1540
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Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- stock character
- Subclass of
- artist
- Notable work
- clothing
- Field of work
- theatre
- Image
- Frans Hals - Luitspelende nar.jpg
- Said to be same as
- minstrel
- Connects with
- troubadour
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- Commons category
- Jesters
- topic's main category
- Category:Jesters
- Commons gallery
- Jester
- female form of label
- bufona
- male form of label
- γελωτοποιός
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