Magnate

For a wealthy or powerful business baron, executive, or tycoon, see business magnate

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Magnate is a title of nobility commonly used in Sweden, Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, and some other medieval empires. This term appears to take particular significance when considering the post carolingian area in the early medieval period.

Related Topics:
Title of nobility - Sweden - Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth - Medieval

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In medieval times, a bishop sometimes held territory as a magnate, collecting revenue of the manors and the associated knight's fees. The income was superior compared with the wage of other common peasants.

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Medieval time - Bishop - Manor - Knight's fee

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