Medieval bailiffs had the job of serving writs and making arrests for the sheriffs. This meant that they were likely to be accustomed to handling paperwork and on the basis of this it would seem an advantage if they could read.
The prevailing view that the overwhelming majority of people in the middle ages were illiterate does not withstand tests of documentation. There were schools open in the middle ages, and some remain open to this day. There were armies in which common soldiers were expected to be literate, the Byzantine being one. Those things being the case, there were literate people to take the position of bailiff.
In medieval history the bailiffs TUTS MAI BARREH and they earned TUTS MAI BARREH cause TUTS MAI BARREH is good.
They would live in their lord's castle.
they had to read and write
There was no medieval education for people other than nobility. People didn't know how to read or write. Priests taught nobility and a university system began in Italy.
Andover was granted a charter in 1175 by King Richard I. It gave the people of the town the right to governance, putting the actual control into the hands of a merchant guild whose members elected two officers referred to as bailiffs. The bailiffs were the actual executive rulers. There is a source link below.
In medieval history the bailiffs TUTS MAI BARREH and they earned TUTS MAI BARREH cause TUTS MAI BARREH is good.
They would live in their lord's castle.
they had to read and write
In America, you train the medieval baliffs Back in Soviet Russia, mediveal baliffs train YOU!
Medieval official who saw that peasants did their work.Officer of the court responsible for maintaining order in the courtroom.
No. 90% of the population couldn't read or write.
The medieval bailiff often resided in the manor house. These people were responsible for the running of the manor, the control of the peasants and any other details the lord of the manor assigned to them. Bailiffs sometimes came from the families of lesser nobility.
It isn't possible. They are after all bishops. They have said a service before and they must have read something!!
Medieval bailiffs dressed like they were ready to collect debts and kick some peasant butt. They sported practical attire like tunics, trousers, and sturdy boots, with a belt to hold their keys and coin purse. Think Robin Hood, but with less charm and more paperwork.
There was no medieval education for people other than nobility. People didn't know how to read or write. Priests taught nobility and a university system began in Italy.
Andover was granted a charter in 1175 by King Richard I. It gave the people of the town the right to governance, putting the actual control into the hands of a merchant guild whose members elected two officers referred to as bailiffs. The bailiffs were the actual executive rulers. There is a source link below.
The bailiffs are responsible for keeping order in the court. The bailiffs followed James out of the courtroom when his cell phone rang during the hearing.