A noble man who held land from the king in return for loyalty is known as a "vassal." In the feudal system, vassals were granted land, or fiefs, by a lord in exchange for military service and allegiance. This relationship was central to the social and political structure of medieval Europe.
The benefits of feudal system brought defense and protection to the community. The king gave land to the nobles and arch-bishops and abbots. In return the noble gave taxes, advice and military support. The arch-bishops and abbots gave advice and loyalty in return. The knights gave protection and support to the peasants (serfs) and in return the peasants gave free labour, taxes and loyalty.
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Vassal
In Anglo-Saxon England, a thane would have been a man who held land granted by the king or by a military nobleman, ranking between an ordinary freeman and a hereditary noble. In relation to Scottish history, a thane was a man who was often the chief of a clan who held land from the king and ranked equal with an earl's son.
Land held by a feudal lord was known as a "fief" or "feudal estate." This land was granted to the lord by the king or a higher-ranking noble in exchange for loyalty, military service, and other obligations. The lord could then grant smaller portions of the land to vassals in return for their loyalty and service.
Oh, dude, a noble might give the king loyalty, support, maybe even a fancy gift or two. But like, let's be real, it's not like they're handing over their Netflix password or anything. It's more about showing respect and kissing up a bit to stay in the king's good graces.
A fief was the granting of land in return for loyalty.
The benefits of feudal system brought defense and protection to the community. The king gave land to the nobles and arch-bishops and abbots. In return the noble gave taxes, advice and military support. The arch-bishops and abbots gave advice and loyalty in return. The knights gave protection and support to the peasants (serfs) and in return the peasants gave free labour, taxes and loyalty.
The king showed special favor to Macbeth by congratulating him on his bravery in battle and by bestowing upon him the title of Thane of Cawdor, previously held by a traitor. This act of generosity and recognition elevated Macbeth's status and showed the king's appreciation for his loyalty and skill in the battlefield.
The Clergy swore loyalty to the Pope (apart from the king)
King Arthur represents values such as honor, bravery, loyalty, chivalry, and justice. He is often depicted as a noble, wise, and compassionate leader who upholds these virtues in his quest for a righteous and harmonious kingdom.
A seigneury was typically granted by the king to a noble in New France (Canada) as a land grant in exchange for loyalty and service. Seigneuries were a form of feudal land tenure system where the seigneur held legal and economic rights over the land, while habitants (tenant farmers) worked the land in exchange for rent or labor.
"The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King" (2003)
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in 1955 king earn his noble peace prize in Alabama.
Most of the time, a noble owned some portion of land. This land was "rented" out to tenants who would farm the land and pay the noble some percentage of their crop yield. In return, the noble would protect the farmers and allow them to stay and live on the land. In addition, medieval nobles were generally bound to a king who could call on them to support his cause in war. These relationships were usually sworn to the higher authority whether that be the king or the nobleman