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The Komnenian-led Empire, and later their Palaiologan successors, were based primarily on the landed aristocracy, keeping the governance of the state tightly controlled by a limited number of intermarrying aristocratic families; for instance in the 11th and 12th century, only 80 civil and 64 military noble families have been identified, a very ...
The master huntsman, or the veneur, held a central position in greater noble households. [15] Likewise, the master falconer was a high-ranking officer, often of noble birth himself. [16] There were spiritual needs to be cared for, and a chapel was a natural part of every large household. [17]
Edward IV (r. 1461–83) was the first English king to impose benevolences.. According to English medievalist G. L. Harriss, the concept of benevolence in financing the king's activities goes back to the early 14th century, [5] when the exhortations to pay taxes or loans to the crown first exhibited a common "emphasis on these twin features of obligation and benevolence."
Edward confirmed Warwick's position as Captain of Calais, and made him High Admiral of England and Steward of the Duchy of Lancaster, along with several other offices. [63] His brothers also benefited: John Neville, Lord Montagu, was made Warden of the East March in 1463, and the next year created Earl of Northumberland. [64]
In practice, however, a noble family's financial assets largely defined its significance. Medieval Hungary's concept of nobility originated in the notion that nobles were "free men", eligible to own land. [15] This basic standard explains why the noble population was relatively large, although the economic status of its members varied widely.
The story begins with a poor peasant, Khun-Anup, traveling to market with his donkeys heavily laden with goods to exchange for supplies for his family.While Khun-Anup was en route, Nemtynakht, a vassal of the high steward Rensi, notices the peasant approaching his lands and devises a scheme to steal Khun-Anup's donkeys and supplies.
Tomb TT280, located in Sheikh Abd el-Qurna, part of the Theban Necropolis, is the burial place of the ancient Egyptian noble Meketre who was chancellor and chief steward during the reign of Mentuhotep II and Mentuhotep III, during the Eleventh Dynasty.
Walter was the eldest son of Guy Brisebarre, lord of Beirut. [3] A 1164 charter mentions Marie, lady of Beirut; the historian Hans E. Mayer concludes that she was most likely Walter's mother, although he also had a sister with the same name. [4]