Taxes.
During the old regime the Clergy (1st estate) and the Nobility (2nd estate) did not have to pay taxes, meaning the bourgeoisie (3rd estate) had to pay all the taxes.
House of Lords
The Clergy,and the Nobles
had more money tho
The term you're referring to is likely "the estate system," which was prominent in medieval and early modern Europe. In this system, society was divided into three main estates: the nobility, the clergy, and the commoners. The nobles held land and power, while the clergy were responsible for spiritual and religious matters. Together, the nobles and clergy formed the upper echelons of society, often influencing governance and social order.
The peasants.
They are made of dirt.
nobles & clergy
The House of Lords included members of nobility and clergy.
House of Lords
clergy, nobles, and commoners
The Clergy,and the Nobles
Around 80%
The four estates of France were the : nobles clergy middle class peasants The press took to calling themselves the fifth estate'
first second and third
had more money tho
The peasants.
It was the Third Estate against the nobles and the clergy.