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The First Estate in pre-revolutionary France comprised the clergy and held significant power, both socially and politically. They controlled vast amounts of land, collected tithes, and influenced public opinion through religious teachings. Additionally, they had considerable sway in political matters, often serving as advisors to the monarchy and being exempt from many taxes. Their privileged status and wealth contributed to growing tensions leading up to the French Revolution.

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