they were given land
The feudal system was a socio-economic structure prevalent in medieval Europe, characterized by a hierarchy of lords, vassals, and serfs. Lords owned large estates and granted portions of land (fiefs) to vassals in exchange for military service and loyalty, while serfs worked the land and were bound to it. Feudal privileges included the rights and protections granted to vassals, such as military support from their lords and the ability to govern lands, while serfs were afforded limited rights, often subject to the lord's authority and obligations. This system created a network of obligations and protections that shaped medieval society.
Equality.
During the middle ages most societies operated under some form of feudal system.
Vassalage is the relationship between the feudal lord and his vassal. Kings had higher lords as vassals, and higher lords had lower lords as vassals. The practice was called subinfeudation.
Lord granted fief to a vassal for military protection and other goods. :)
Yes, in the feudal system, barons held significant power over vassals and serfs. They were granted land by the king in exchange for military service and loyalty, which allowed them to control the land and the people living on it. Barons could demand labor, taxes, and services from their vassals and serfs, reinforcing their authority within the feudal hierarchy. Thus, their power extended not only to their immediate vassals but also to the peasant class working their lands.
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The relationship between a vassal and the church was the same as the relationship between any other secular person and the church. The vassal was part of the feudal hierarchy, and the church had a separate hierarchy.
Vassals
The lords promised to give their vassals protection and fiefs, or estates.
The vassals helped by keeping control of the armies and having the Kings reward them with land.