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Medieval European entertainer
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
Jester
Topics referred to by the same term
Renaissance. Jester may also refer to: Jester (Marvel Comics), a supervillain Jester (Quality Comics), a superhero Jester (Puppet Master) Jester, a character
Jester_(disambiguation)
examples of jesters in history, fiction, and other mediums. Archibald Armstrong (died 1672), jester of James VI and I Chicot (c. 1540–1591), jester of Henry
List_of_jesters
Topics referred to by the same term
jester is a type of entertainer. Court jester may also refer to: The Court Jester, a 1956 film The Court Jesters, an improv company The Court Jesters
Court_jester_(disambiguation)
C. Jester Boulevard and T.C. Jester Park in Houston. Born in Camp Hill, Alabama on November 5, 1884, to John and Nancy Talbot Jester, T.C. Jester attended
T.C._Jester
1956 film by Norman Panama, Melvin Frank
The Court Jester is a 1955 American historical musical comedy film starring Danny Kaye, Glynis Johns, Basil Rathbone, Angela Lansbury, and Cecil Parker
The_Court_Jester
American magician
Daniel Sylvester Battagline, also known as Sylvester The Jester (born 1961, died April 2026), was an American magician, best known for playing a cartoon
Sylvester_the_Jester
jester blouse was a popular item in 1950s and early 1960s women's fashion. Fashion designer Louella Ballerino found an illustration of a court jester
Jester_blouse
2023 slasher film by Colin Krawchuk
The Jester is a 2023 American independent slasher film written, directed and edited by Colin Krawchuk in his directorial debut. It stars Michael Sheffield
The_Jester_(2023_film)
1996 studio album by In Flames
The Jester Race is the second studio album by Swedish heavy metal band In Flames, released in February 1996. It is the first album to feature Anders Fridén
The_Jester_Race
American football player (born 1995)
Jester Weah (born February 7, 1995) is an American former professional football wide receiver. He played college football at Pittsburgh and was signed
Jester_Weah
American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor (1901–2000)
Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor and actor. He was regarded as
Jester_Hairston
Hypothesis in evolutionary biology
The court jester hypothesis is used in reference to the idea that abiotic forces (including climate), rather than biotic competition between species, function
Court_jester_hypothesis
Welsh video game development company
Jester Interactive is a video game developer based in Flintshire, Wales in the United Kingdom. It was founded in 1997 as a trading arm of Morgan Computing
Jester_Interactive
Unidentified grey hat hacktivist
The Jester (also known by the leetspeak handle th3j3st3r) is a self-identified grey hat hacktivist. He claims to be responsible for attacks on WikiLeaks
The_Jester_(hacktivist)
American politician (born 1997)
Cole Jester (born 1997) is an American politician and constitutional lawyer who is the 35th secretary of state of Arkansas. He was appointed to the position
Cole_Jester
Surname list
Jester is a surname. Beauford H. Jester (1893–1949), Governor of Texas from 1947 to 1949 Cole Jester (born 1997). American politician George Taylor Jester
Jester_(surname)
Residence hall of the University of Texas at Austin
Jester Center or Jester Center Residence Halls is a co-educational residence hall at The University of Texas at Austin, built in 1969. The residence hall
Jester_Center
Index of articles associated with the same name
Jester, in comics, may refer to: Jester (DC Comics), two characters: Jester (Quality Comics), Chuck Lane, a Quality Comics character who has also appeared
Jester_(comics)
Comedian
comedian. Feldman performs under the stage name "Alex the Jester" in the style of a medieval court jester, a tradition which combines music, juggling, prop comedy
Alex_the_Jester
Humor magazine at Columbia University
The Jester of Columbia, or simply the Jester, is a humor magazine at Columbia University in New York City. Founded on April Fool's Day, 1901, it is one
Jester_of_Columbia
Species of fish
Koumansetta rainfordi, the old glory or Court Jester goby, is a species of goby native to tropical reefs of the western Pacific Ocean where it occurs at
Koumansetta_rainfordi
American comedian and actor (1940–2005)
2019, retrieved October 13, 2019 "Laff Records: A Parade Of Clowns & Jesters". Rassoodock. Retrieved June 20, 2023. Richard Pryor: Live: In Concert
Richard_Pryor
Hospital in Texas, United States
The Wayne Scott Unit (J4), formerly known as the Beauford H. Jester IV Unit, is a psychiatric facility of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice located
Wayne_Scott_Unit
Jester King is a craft brewery in Austin, Texas that specializes in beer fermented with wild yeast. It is set on a 40 acre ranch about 18 miles west of
Jester_King_Brewery
2003 American film
Bitter Jester is a documentary film starring Maija DiGiorgio, Kenny Simmons, Jody Del Giorno, and Heather McConnell. The film includes interviews with
Bitter_Jester
Comic performer, often for children's entertainment
played roles in theater and folklore, like the court jesters of the Middle Ages and the jesters and ritual clowns of various indigenous American cultures
Clown
1950s Doo wop band
The Jesters were a doo-wop group based in New York City who achieved success in the late 1950s. They were students at Cooper Junior High School in Harlem
The_Jesters
Comics character
in Daredevil #42 (July 1968). The character is known under the codename Jester. Powers is the first of several costumed criminals to use this identity
Jester_(Jonathan_Powers)
Painting by Jan Matejko
is the contrast between the solemn Stańczyk (a historical Polish court jester and the painting's namesake) and the lively ball in the background. The
Stańczyk_(painting)
Scottish Professional Wrestler
Scottish professional wrestler and actor, better known by his ring name Jack Jester. He wrestles for numerous promotions in the British independent wrestling
Jack_Jester
2017 video game
Spark the Electric Jester is a 2017 platform game created by Brazilian indie developer Felipe Daneluz. The player controls Spark on his journey to stop
Spark_the_Electric_Jester
Governor of Texas from 1947 to 1949
Beauford Halbert Jester (January 12, 1893 – July 11, 1949) was an American politician who served as the 36th governor of Texas from 1947 until his death
Beauford_H._Jester
Prison farm in Fort Bend County, Texas, United States
The Beauford H. Jester III Unit (J3) is a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) prison farm located in unincorporated Fort Bend County, Texas, United
Jester_III_Unit
The Beauford H. Jester I Unit was a Texas Department of Criminal Justice substance abuse felony punishment facility (SAFPF) located in unincorporated Fort
Jester_I_Unit
American jester and financial advisor of Tonga (born 1955)
Bank of America financial advisor to the government of Tonga and court jester of Taufa'ahau Tupou IV, the king of Tonga. He was embroiled in a financial
Jesse_Bogdonoff
2003 novel by James Patterson and Andrew Gross
The Jester is a historical thriller novel by James Patterson and Andrew Gross. Set in Europe in the year 1096, the novel focuses on a French man named
The_Jester_(novel)
Type of hat most commonly worn by jesters
worn by a court fool or jester. The bells were also added to the dangling sleeves and announced the appearance of the jester. The cap and bells could
Cap_and_bells
1846 novel by Alexandre Dumas
title of this book is Chicot the Jester; Chicot was jester to King Henry III, and Henry IV, and was the only known jester who led an active political and
La_Dame_de_Monsoreau
Topics referred to by the same term
Jester Calabacillas may refer to: The Jester Calabacillas (Madrid), a portrait by Velázquez of Don Juan Martín Martín, in the Prado Museum The Jester
The_Jester_Calabacillas
American businesswoman
Sharen Jester Turney (née Jester) is an American businesswoman, and former president and CEO of Victoria's Secret (before 2019), a $7.7 billion company
Sharen_Jester_Turney
British animated television series
Alias the Jester is a British animated series created by Cosgrove Hall Productions, airing in 13 episodes on ITV starting on 13 November 1985. The Australian
Alias_the_Jester
and André have four new puppets, Tunneler, Jester, Pinhead and Six-Shooter. Tunneler, Pinhead and Jester are based on their friends: Joseph Sebastion
List of Puppet Master characters
List_of_Puppet_Master_characters
Unincorporated community in Texas, United States
States. Individually they are Jester I Unit, Carol Vance Unit (Jester II Unit), Jester III Unit, and Wayne Scott Unit (Jester IV Unit). Texas State Highway
Beauford_H._Jester_Complex
American singer-songwriter (1944–1997)
Van Zandt began playing regular shows at the Jester Lounge in Houston for $10 per night. After the Jester closed, he began to regularly perform (and occasionally
Townes_Van_Zandt
Fraternal organisation
The Royal Order of Jesters is a masonic male fraternal organization, allowing only Shriners in good standing to join.[citation needed] Admission is by
Royal_Order_of_Jesters
American baseball player
Virgil Milton Jester (July 23, 1927 – February 15, 2016) was an American professional baseball pitcher who appeared in 21 games in Major League Baseball
Virgil_Jester
Piano suite by Maurice Ravel
piece of the set. "Alborada del gracioso" (Spanish: "The Jester's Aubade/ Morning Song of the Jester"). D minor — D major. Dedicated to Michel-Dimitri Calvocoressi
Miroirs
Castle in Cumbria, England
jester-of-muncaster-castle/ "Thomas Skelton - "The Fool of Haigh?"". Wigan Building Preservation Trust. Retrieved 14 January 2026. "Jester competition
Muncaster_Castle
Painting by Diego Velázquez
The Jester Barbarroja (El bufón Barbarroja) is an oil on canvas portrait by Diego Velázquez of Cristóbal de Castañeda y Pernia, nicknamed Barbarroja in
The_Jester_Barbarroja
Servant in the court of Charles II of Spain
Eugenia Martínez Vallejo (1674–1699) was a Spanish court jester. She gained notoriety for her large size and weight, now thought to be the result of Prader–Willi
Eugenia_Martínez_Vallejo
French jester
Folle ('Mathurine the Fool') (fl. 1589 – fl. 1627), was a French jester. She was the jester of the court of French kings Henry III, Henry IV and Louis XIII
Mathurine_de_Vallois
Jester is the name of a modified Nordic Folkboat sailed by the famous marine inventor and single-handed yachtsman Herbert 'Blondie' Hasler, notably coming
Jester_(sailboat)
American costume designer (1901–1991)
Ralph Jester (July 10, 1901 – September 25, 1991) was an American costume designer, sculptor, and artist. Born in Tyler, Texas, he graduated in 1919 from
Ralph_Jester
2019 video game
Spark the Electric Jester 2 (or simply Spark 2) is a 2019 platform game created by Brazilian indie developer Felipe Daneluz. It is a 3D sequel to Daneluz's
Spark_the_Electric_Jester_2
1959 American musical comedy
Ghee as the Jester. This production cut the role of the Minstrel as well as the song "The Minstrel, the Jester, and I", and made the Jester non-binary
Once_Upon_a_Mattress
1987 Czech film
The Jester and the Queen (Czech: Šašek a královna) is a 1987 Czechoslovak comedy film directed by Věra Chytilová. The Jester and the Queen at IMDb v t
The_Jester_and_the_Queen
Prison in Fort Bend County, Texas
Carol S. Vance Unit (J2, previously the Harlem II Unit and the Jester II Unit) is a Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) prison located in unincorporated
Carol_Vance_Unit
Polish court jester (c. 1480 – c. 1560)
pronunciation: [ˈstaɲt͡ʂɨk]; c. 1480 – c. 1560) was the most famous Polish court jester. He was employed by three Polish kings: Alexander, Sigismund the Old and
Stańczyk
c. 1450 painting attributed to Jean Fouquet
court jester Gonella (Italian: Ritratto del Buffone Gonella) is a painting attributed to Jean Fouquet. It is believed to depict Pietro Gonella, a jester at
Portrait of the Court Jester Gonella
Portrait_of_the_Court_Jester_Gonella
Group of fraternal organizations
Knight Masons Research Lodge Corks Side degrees The Shrine Royal Order of Jesters Tall Cedars of Lebanon The Grotto Masonic groups for women Women and Freemasonry
Freemasonry
1632–1633 painting by Diego Velázquez
The Jester Don John of Austria (Spanish: El bufón Don Juan de Austria) is a Spanish Baroque painting by Diego Velázquez, completed around 1630-1650. It
The Jester Don John of Austria
The_Jester_Don_John_of_Austria
Record label
Jester Records is a record label founded in 1998 by Kristoffer Rygg (also known as Garm, Trickster G, G. Wolf and Fiery G. Maelstrom) after conflicts between
Jester_Records
American band
Cult of Jester was the music project of West Lafayette-based composer Ed Finkler. The project combined elements of breakbeat, drum and bass, EBM and hip
Cult_of_Jester
Marvel Comics fictional character
Jester is the name of three supervillains appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. The original Jester first appeared in Daredevil
Jester_(Marvel_Comics)
French jester (1479–1536)
also known as Le Févrial or under his family name Ferrial, was a French jester for King Francis I. Little biographical information is available about Triboulet
Triboulet
Mock sceptre used by jesters
A marotte is a prop stick or sceptre with a carved head on it. Jesters usually used a marotte. The word is borrowed from the French, where it signifies
Marotte
Telugu poet and scholar (1480–1528)
great Telugu Kāvyas. Often referred to by the title "Vikatakavi," meaning "jester poet", he continues to inspire adaptations in literature and media. Tenali
Tenali_Rama
Court jester of Henry VIII of England
Sommers (or Somers or Somer; died 15 June 1560) was the best-known court jester of Henry VIII of England. He was said to have been born in Shropshire, and
Will_Sommers
known by a variety of additional titles, including Wonder, Jester, Jester and Wonder, Jolly Jester, Penny Wonder, and Halfpenny Wonder. There were two main
Funny_Wonder
US Coast Guard officer
Maurice David Jester (May 13, 1889 – August 31, 1957) was a member of the United States Coast Guard. Jester enlisted in the Coast Guard as a surfman in
Maurice_D._Jester
2002 Russian TV series or program
Balakirev The Jester (Russian: Шут Балакирев, romanized: Shut Balakirev) is a 2002 Russian televised version of 1999 Lenkom theatrical presentation, written
Balakirev_the_Jester
Country in Southern and Western Europe
of spectacle, such as staging for city festivals, court preparations of jesters, and songs of the troubadours. Renaissance theatre marked the beginning
Italy
1997 EP by In Flames
as well as the later reissue of The Jester Race. The title is a lyric from the song "Dead God in Me" from The Jester Race. The "Acoustic Medley" is a medley
Black-Ash_Inheritance
British comedian
professionally as Kester the Jester, was designated the official "State Jester" of England in 2004 by English Heritage. The prior jester of record, Muckle John
Nigel_Roder
Superhero in Quality / DC Comics
Jester (Charles "Chuck" Lane) is a character, a Golden Age superhero created by Paul Gustavson and published by Quality Comics. The Jester first appeared
Jester_(Quality_Comics)
1966 science fiction novel by Robert A. Heinlein
only as the actions of aware individuals. Mike, a.k.a. Adam Selene, Simon Jester, Mycroft Holmes, Michelle, officially an augmented HOLMES IV system, is
The_Moon_Is_a_Harsh_Mistress
American politician (1847–1922)
George Taylor Jester (August 23, 1847 – July 19, 1922) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 19th lieutenant governor of Texas from
George_Taylor_Jester
Court jester in 18th-century Bengal
bʱãˑɽ]) was an 18th-century figure in Bengal who is said to be a humorist or jester in the court of Raja Krishnachandra Roy (r. 1710–1783), the king of Nadia
Gopal_Bhar
French jester
Chicot (c. 1540–1591), real name Jean-Antoine d'Anglerais, was the jester of King Henry III of France and later Henry IV. He spoke with the king without
Chicot
Fantasy animated series
reprised their roles from the Critical Role actual play show: Laura Bailey as Jester Lavorre, a mischievous tiefling cleric who follows an unseen deity known
The_Mighty_Nein
Painting by Diego Velázquez
The Jester Calabacillas is a portrait by Velázquez of Don Juan Martín Martín, "Juan de Calabazas" or "El Búfón Calabacillas", a jester at the court of
The Jester Calabacillas (Madrid)
The_Jester_Calabacillas_(Madrid)
1988 Soviet film
through four interconnected novellas—“Jesters,” “The Jester’s Love,” “The Jester’s Illness,” and “The Last Jester”—all linked by a single narrative arc
The_Jester_(1988_film)
American online streamer (born 2005)
never want to be associated with politics", which he has described as "jester", a looksmaxxing term for a "foolish waste of time". The Forward's Mira
Clavicular_(influencer)
President of the United States from 1974 to 1977
States. Ford was also a member of the Shriners and the Royal Order of Jesters; both being affiliated bodies of Freemasonry. Ford is the only person to
Gerald_Ford
1979 studio album by Blue Öyster Cult
Jim Carroll Band song "Day and Night."[citation needed] "The Great Sun Jester" was co-written by Eric Bloom, John Trivers, and British fantasy/science-fiction
Mirrors (Blue Öyster Cult album)
Mirrors_(Blue_Öyster_Cult_album)
Australian television presenter and journalist (born 1974)
Himself TV movie Great Barrier Reef Himself – Presenter 3 episodes 2011 The Jesters Himself Go for Gold (#2.8) 2010, 2017, 2020 A Current Affair Himself –
Karl_Stefanovic
Indian animated TV series
Indian animated comedy television series based on legendary Bengali court jester Gopal Bhar. Since 2015, the series start airing on Sony AATH television
Gopal_Bhar_(TV_series)
Former roller coaster
The Jester was a steel roller coaster located at the now demolished Six Flags New Orleans amusement park in New Orleans. Built and designed by Vekoma,
The_Jester_(roller_coaster)
Campaign of the web series Critical Role
this campaign are based on characters their actors had previously created. Jester is based on a character Bailey had portrayed in two one-shot adventures
Critical_Role_campaign_two
Australian bred thoroughbred racehorse
Rory's Jester (17 November 1982-27 March 2007) was a notable Australian Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. A chestnut son of Crown Jester from Rory's Rocket
Rory's_Jester
British-bred Thoroughbred racehorse
Black Jester (1911–1928) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, best known for winning the Classic St Leger Stakes in 1914. The colt won nine times
Black_Jester
Character archetype recurring in the works of William Shakespeare
social standing. In this sense, they are similar to the real fools, and jesters of the time, but their characteristics are greatly heightened for theatrical
Shakespearean_fool
American rock band
Train, and X Ambassadors. In 2025, they won first place at the Bitter Jester Music Festival, and they are scheduled to perform at the 2026 Welcome to
Platinum_Moon
Peacemaker, where she is released from prison to work for A.R.G.U.S. The Jester is an alias used by several characters appearing in American comic books
List of DC Comics characters: J
List_of_DC_Comics_characters:_J
Australian animated web series
recording online urban exploration videos. Her digital avatar is a cartoon jester. Caine (voiced by Alex Rochon), the circus's erratic AI ringmaster, who
The_Amazing_Digital_Circus
1983 studio album by Marillion
Script for a Jester's Tear is the debut studio album by British neo-prog band Marillion, released in the United Kingdom on 14 March 1983 by EMI Records
Script_for_a_Jester's_Tear
American mortician (born 1958)
father's first wife, Lela Mae Jester (1933–1960). They married in 1957, and Bernie was born the next year in Tyler. Jester was killed in an automobile accident
Bernie_Tiede
1998 video game
Music is a 1998 music sequencer video game developed by Jester Interactive and published by Codemasters for the PlayStation. It was initially released
Music_(video_game)
Jester to Mary, Queen of Scots
Nichola or Nicolle (fl. 1560–1570) was a fool or jester to Mary, Queen of Scots. Nichola was a French "fool" or servant entertainer of Mary, Queen of Scots
Nichola_(fool)
JESTER
JESTER
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
The Tempest' A jester.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Leader of a tribe. Jester.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a jester, Middle English gester.German : from the Germanic personal name Gastharo, composed of the elements gast ‘warrior’ + heri ‘army’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : occupational name for a tumbler or jester, from an agent derivative of Middle English spill(en) ‘to play, jest, or sport’ (Old English spilian).English : nickname for a destructive or wasteful person, from an agent derivative of the homonymous Middle English spill(en) ‘to spoil, waste, or squander’ (Old English spillan).German and Dutch : occupational name for a spindle maker, a variant of Spille with the addition of the agent suffix -er.In some cases a variant of German Spieler.
Boy/Male
Shakespearean
As YFou Like It' The court jester.
Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Sikh
The Kings Jester the One who Laughs
JESTER
JESTER
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Midlands and northern England, especially Yorkshire)
English (chiefly Midlands and northern England, especially Yorkshire) : patronymic from Hann or the byname Hand.Irish : shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó hAmhsaigh (see Hampson 2).Irish : variant of McKittrick.Respelling of Scandinavian Hansen or Hansson.Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metronymic from the female personal name Hanna.A family by the name of Hanson were established in America by John Hanson, one of four brothers sent there by Queen Christina of Sweden in 1642. They were grandsons of an Englishman who had married into the Swedish royal family; he was descended from a certain Roger de Rastrick, who had lived in Yorkshire in the 13th century.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Island
Boy/Male
Tamil
Human, Born of Manu, Man (Son of Manu)
Female
Arthurian
, white browed.
Boy/Male
Australian, Celtic, Irish
Dark Oak; Nugget of Wisdom; Fertile; Oak Tree
Girl/Female
Tamil
Knot
Biblical
well-beloved, dear;beloved;King.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Voice; Use
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Lincolnshire, so called from the genitive case of the Old English byname FÅt, meaning ‘foot’ (or the Old Norse cognate Fótr), + Old English dÄ«c ‘ditch’, ‘dike’ (see Ditch).
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Sanskrit
A Fish
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n.
A jester; a joker.
n.
One who counterfeits folly; a professional jester or buffoon; a retainer formerly kept to make sport, dressed fantastically in motley, with ridiculous accouterments.
a.
Such as befits a buffoon or vulgar jester; grossly opprobrious or loudly jocose in language; scurrilous; as, scurrile taunts.
n.
A buffoon; a merry-andrew; a court fool.
n.
One whose practice it is to raise mirth by odd tricks; a jester; a buffoon; a merry-andrew.
n.
A jester; a droll.
n.
A jester; a buffoon.
n.
A banterer; a jester; a mocker.
n.
Hence, a jester, a fool.
n.
A strip of red cloth notched like the comb of a cock, which licensed jesters formerly wore in their caps.
n.
A person addicted to jesting, or to indulgence in light and amusing talk.
n.
A jester.
a.
Having a mind of a jester; foolish.