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No, a steward was not a peasant.
Contrary to what is often stated, there was always a middle class in the Middle Ages, and stewards were members of the middle class. They were the equivalent of Accountants or managers, and were educated, so they could keep notes and take care of bookkeeping.
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How many events would a medieval steward organize?
The steward did not usually organize events. His job was managing the possessions of a wealthy person, nobleman, or possibly a kingdom. Please see the related question, "What job did a medieval steward have?" There is a link below.
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