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Women in the age of Feudalism

Women in the age of Feudalism. Noblewomen – could inherit fief but couldn’t rule it Marriage arranged – dowry provided by father Main duty to raise family & supervise household Girls learned practical skills – spinning etc. Charlemagne – 768 to 814.

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Women in the age of Feudalism

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  1. Women in the age of Feudalism • Noblewomen – could inherit fief but couldn’t rule it • Marriage arranged – dowry provided by father • Main duty to raise family & supervise household • Girls learned practical skills – spinning etc..

  2. Charlemagne – 768 to 814 • Unites the an empire that stretched from France to Germany to Italy • Most of the old Western Roman Empire • Greatest political figure for a 1,000 years

  3. Charlemagne • Ruled for 46 years – most of it at war – 53 military campaigns • Becomes the “strong right arm of God” • 12/25/800 – Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne as Emperor of the Romans – important unites Christian community in Western Europe

  4. Charlemagne • Missi dominici – spies • Encouraged missionaries • Encouraged church to educate clergy • Encouraged education throughout empire - Alcuin

  5. Medieval Church • Pope claims power over all secular rulers • Many high ranking church officials were also feudal lords • Church had absolute power over religious life of Christians

  6. Medieval Church • Church had its own laws – Canon law– as well as own courts • Anyone who refused to obey church law face excommunication • Powerful nobles could face an interdict – meaning if you don’t obey you will be excommunicated

  7. Medieval Church • Local parish priests – held mass, cared for sick, aided poor etc. • Most were commoners • Church served as social centers of villages & towns

  8. Medieval Church • Church taught that men & women equal before God but women on earth were inferior • Weak & easily led to sin – Eve • They must be modest & pure • Women punished more severely for their transgressions

  9. Medieval Church • Church taught that men & women equal before God but women on earth were inferior • Weak & easily led to sin – Eve • They must be modest & pure • Women punished more severely for their transgressions

  10. Trade in the Middle ages • As warfare decreased – trade increased • Wool will be the main product in the beginning • Trade fairs – feudal lords could make money on taxing goods sold plus provide protection & money changers

  11. Growth of Towns & cities • Merchants began to stay year round at fairs – artisan moved in and towns & cities grew up there • Peasants sold food to towns people & buy products • Most early towns on noble’s land – paid rent

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