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Feudalism in England

Feudalism

A social system in Europe where people fought and worked for nobles in exchange for protection and use of land.

What Is Feudalism

Feudal system

Feudal system

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Feudalism Pre-Conquest

The Anglo-Saxons had a similar system as the Norman conquerors

Feudalism pre-Conquest

Classes

Classes

  • King
  • Eolderman
  • Eorls:Earls
  • Thanes
  • ceorls

Ceorls

Geneat- Paid rent to their lord

Kotsetla- Skilled labor to pay thier lord

Gebur- completely reliant on their lord, do menial labor to live on their land

Ceorls

Medival Society

MedivalSociety

After the Conquest of England by William the Conqueror there was a few changes made to the aristocracy

Medival Society

Changes to the Aristocracy

The old names of the aristocracy were replaced by more french sounding words and titles

  • King
  • Duke- Ruled over large areas called dukedoms
  • Marquess- This was the title given to the lords of the marches, the most trusted of the kings lords as they were the farthest away
  • Earl- ruled over several counties
  • Vicount- Ruled over a county
  • Baron- local ruler of one or two towns
  • Knights- Knights were the loweset of the aristocracy but they were well paid by their betters for their services in combat

Reason for Feudal System

Coat of Arms

a coat of arms is a symbol for a family all noble houses have a coat of arms

Duties

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