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Medieval Lords
Facts and
interesting information about Medieval Life,
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Daily Life of
Medieval Lords
Medieval Feudalism was based on the exchange of land for military
service. King William the Conqueror used the concept of feudalism to
reward his Norman supporters with English lands for their help in the
conquest of England. Daily life of Nobles during the Middle
ages centred around their castles or Manors or fighting for the King
during times of war. The daily life of nobles can be described as
follows:
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The daily life
of Medieval Lords and nobles started at dawn
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Mass would be
heard and prayers would be made
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The first meal
of the day was breakfast
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Nobles and Lords
would attend to business matters in relation to his land.
Reports would be heard regarding estate crops, harvests and
supplies. Finances - rents, taxes, customs and dues. The
Nobles would also be expected to
exercise his judicial powers over his vassals and peasants
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Complaints and
disputes regarding tenants would be settled, permission to
marry etc
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The daily life
of the Medieval Lords and nobles would include political discussions and
decisions
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As the Medieval
period progressed the society changed becoming more refined
and elegant. Time was spent on the arts - poetry, music etc
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Weapon practise
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Mid morning
prayers and a meal
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In the afternoon
the daily life of
Medieval Lords and nobles turned to hunting, hawking or
inspecting the estate
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Evening prayer
and then supper in the Hall of the Castle or Manor House
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After supper
there might be some entertainment - music, dancing,
jugglers, acrobats,
Jesters, etc
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The time for bed
was dictated by the time the Medieval Lords or nobles retired
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Bedtime prayers
So ended the daily life of Medieval
Lords of the Middle Ages.
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