Serfs first appeared after the Norman Conquest. Their lord gave them land and they looked after it for them and received a share to keep for themselves. Their lives were under the control of their lord; they couldn't marry without permisson or move away from their parish. They were NOT freemen but peasants under the control of a lord
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All the prop serf protected Europe life and helped Hebert live
a serf is a person who worked on the lord manor and make food
If a serf wanted freedom in the late middle ages, then here are two ways that they could escape. Because of the Plague, things were getting more and more difficult for nobility, and, therefore, they had the capacity to just walk off and leave, since so many others were dying, and they'd never be missed. However, most of them just demanded more and more money, instead of leaving. Also: If a serf could escape and live in a city for a day and a year, he would therefore become free.
well your wording is confusing😕
During the middle ages noble women had no opportunity no learn how to read and write.