The word steward is a very old English word dating from the Early Middle Ages. The word reeve came to mean much the same thing, but a little later. A French and Latin term that is more or less equivalent is major domo.
He was a steward. Yes, he was a steward, but in a monastery or a college. He was responsible for the purchase of provisions.
a medieval steward was a servant who supervised the lord's estate and household.
What role did a medieval baron play?It was the rank if noblitly.
The STEWARD was the name for the man who was in charge of the lesser servants. *Another answerer responds: Men were too busy with war in medieval times. It was a woman who looked after the houehold and she was called the lady of the house. NOTE: This answer contradicts the information provided by the related link "The Medieval Household", but everyone has their own opinion.
In medieval times, a steward was an important household official responsible for managing the domestic affairs of a lord or noble family. This role included overseeing the estate's finances, supervising servants, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities. Stewards played a crucial role in maintaining order and efficiency within the household, often acting as the lord's representative in administrative matters. Their responsibilities extended to managing resources, organizing feasts, and even handling legal matters related to the estate.
He was a steward. Yes, he was a steward, but in a monastery or a college. He was responsible for the purchase of provisions.
There was no "rank". He was king and that was it.
A Bailiff is a an officer in a medieval village, appointed by the lord or his steward, who was in charge of overseeing the agricultural work of a manor.
Usually a noble or someone of higher rank, but alot of times it was a land owner
The steward did not usually organize events. His job was managing the possessions of a wealthy person, nobleman, or possibly a kingdom. Please see the related question, "What job did a medieval steward have?" There is a link below.
a medieval steward was a servant who supervised the lord's estate and household.
A vassal
In medieval times, the steward was a servant who supervised the lord's estate and household. Stewards took care of their lord's castles when they were away, managed domestic routines, and checked on the taxes of the serfs on his lord's manor.
What role did a medieval baron play?It was the rank if noblitly.
The STEWARD was the name for the man who was in charge of the lesser servants. *Another answerer responds: Men were too busy with war in medieval times. It was a woman who looked after the houehold and she was called the lady of the house. NOTE: This answer contradicts the information provided by the related link "The Medieval Household", but everyone has their own opinion.
In medieval times, a steward was an important household official responsible for managing the domestic affairs of a lord or noble family. This role included overseeing the estate's finances, supervising servants, and ensuring the smooth operation of daily activities. Stewards played a crucial role in maintaining order and efficiency within the household, often acting as the lord's representative in administrative matters. Their responsibilities extended to managing resources, organizing feasts, and even handling legal matters related to the estate.
The highest. The ranks in order from highest to lowest are: Kings and Queens Knights and Nobles Lesser Nobles Freemen and Freewomen Serfs