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They sure did and many lived in very rich style. One of the things that Henry VIII went after was the property of the wealthy church officials .This was past the middle ages, but they had acquired the wealth all of the years before from taxing people, wars, the crusades, and other means.

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Who were the surfs in the middle ages?

The "serfs" in the middle ages where people who were poor. They were basically born into slavery similar to some black slaves. They were allowed to own their own land sometimes. They had to stay on their masters land and payed to use their material.


What new class developed during the High Middle Ages?

The middle class developed in the middle ages and was formed out of baker, merchants and trades people who were allowed to own their own land. They operated businesses that sold to the peasants and were free to move around.


Why were people in the Middle Ages clever?

The Enlightenment gave people a reason to believe in their own thoughts and not have the king or monarchy tell them what to think. The began to use their own reason. The Enlightenment however was after the middle ages.


Who owned houses in the middle ages?

Members of the nobility owned the houses on their manors. The landed gentry was sometimes regarded as of the nobility, and sometimes not, but they owned land and the houses on it. There were a lot of small land holders who owned their own land, they are referred to as yeomen. In towns and cities, a lot of the housing was owned by landlords, who are probably best described as middle class. The Church owned a lot of land and the houses on it. Serfs and tenants, of course, did not own their houses.


How did the middle ages affect how dress today?

it doesnts so mind ur own beeswax!live with ur own style

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Who were the surfs in the middle ages?

The "serfs" in the middle ages where people who were poor. They were basically born into slavery similar to some black slaves. They were allowed to own their own land sometimes. They had to stay on their masters land and payed to use their material.


What is feudal economics?

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Why did craftsmen and merchants not own land in the middle ages?

land in the middleages cost money because you had to pay taxes for land. merchants and craftsmen were on the outside of the fudal system and made there own money so they did need land


What was China like in the middle ages?

The government form in China in the middle ages was Dynasties. They were NOT successful.


Why were people in the Middle Ages clever?

The Enlightenment gave people a reason to believe in their own thoughts and not have the king or monarchy tell them what to think. The began to use their own reason. The Enlightenment however was after the middle ages.


Do serfs own there own houses in the middle ages?

Yes. They do. They were often small cottages or long houses


What claim by the Catholic Church was a problem for monarchs?

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Do queens of the middle ages own land?

Some did like Eleanor of Aquitaine ( she had Aquitaine) and this gave her power, but the land was a means to an end. Eleanor often used her holdings to gain more power or to use them as an "offering" for something else.


Who owned houses in the middle ages?

Members of the nobility owned the houses on their manors. The landed gentry was sometimes regarded as of the nobility, and sometimes not, but they owned land and the houses on it. There were a lot of small land holders who owned their own land, they are referred to as yeomen. In towns and cities, a lot of the housing was owned by landlords, who are probably best described as middle class. The Church owned a lot of land and the houses on it. Serfs and tenants, of course, did not own their houses.


How did the middle ages affect how dress today?

it doesnts so mind ur own beeswax!live with ur own style


What is the definition of a lord in the Middle Ages?

Lords are rulers or powerful landholders. They own land that other people in the manor (Large estate) can rent.(Like peasants) No, they're not the kings or queens. -Mariel (Age 12)