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bobo da corte
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A jester, also known as joker, court jester, or fool, was a member of the household of a nobleman or a monarch kept to entertain guests at the royal court. Jesters were also travelling performers who entertained common folk at fairs and town markets, and the discipline continues into the modern day, where jesters perform at historical-themed events. Jester-like figures were common throughout the world, including ancient Rome, China, Persia, and the Aztec Empire.
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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- Heinrich Vogtherr d. J. Schalksnarr.JPG
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- Woodcut of a jester by Heinrich Vogtherr the Younger, c. 1540
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Bobo da corte, bufão ou bufo, era o "funcionário" da monarquia encarregado de entreter o rei e rainha e fazê-los rir. Muitas vezes eram as únicas pessoas que podiam criticar o rei sem correr riscos, uma vez que sua função era fazê-lo rir, assim como os palhaços fazem nos dias atuais.
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