The men that held power in towns in medieval times were the bishops, priests, kings, queens, and the landlords.
With the pope but some power went to the counts as well.
If you had land, you had power. The more land you had, the more powerful you became. You could influence the government if you wanted to, with just land.
It was the center of business so people used it as a hub as they often do with cities like London. The king resided there as well so that also made it a seat of power.
Reasons for growth were improvements in agriculture and the revival of trade.
yes it did
The citizens.
The one most powerful individual in Medieval Europe was Charlemagne.
With the pope but some power went to the counts as well.
In medieval Europe the Roman Catholic Church experienced an affect on its power due to two reasons. The first was the discovery and conquest of the Americas. The second was the Protestant Reformation.
the church
What was medieval Ghana's time line of power
Italy was one of the most important countries in Europe at the time. Spiritual and religious power because of the Popes, and economical power because of all the important Lords and Vassals. They were one of the richest countries in the world and because of this led Europe in commercial growth.
John Hine Mundy has written: 'Liberty and political power in Toulouse' -- subject(s): History 'Europe in the High Middle Ages, 1150-1309' -- subject(s): Civilization, Medieval, History, Medieval Civilization, Middle Ages 'Studies in the ecclesiastical and social history of Toulouse in the age of the Cathars' -- subject(s): Social conditions, Albigenses, Church history, History 'The medieval town' -- subject(s): Cities and towns, Medieval, Medieval Cities and towns 'High Middle Ages, 1150-1309' -- subject(s): Civilization, Medieval, History, Medieval Civilization, Middle Ages 'Studies In The Ecclesiastical And Social History Of Toulouse In The Age Of The Cathars (Church, Faith and Culture in the Medieval West) (Church, Faith ... Faith and Culture in the Medieval West)' -- subject(s): Social conditions, Albigenses, Church history, History
If you had land, you had power. The more land you had, the more powerful you became. You could influence the government if you wanted to, with just land.
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France did not develop an institution that could limit the power of the king.
Usually there is a hierarchy within the clergy itself for governance. Ultimately, it is the people who support the denomination or sect that have the power. In medieval times in Europe, it was common for the King/Queen to have final authority over the clergy.