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The Duke of Brabant was a powerful feudal lord in what is now Belgium. To be the steward of the Duke of Brabant meant that a person was the manager of the estates or possessions of the duke. Such a person would have been very well paid and considered to be in a high position, but would probably have been a commoner.
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What does the name Stuart mean?
Stewart is from Old English - it means: steward or caretaker.the name Stuart means keeper of the estate
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.
What does great lord mean?
The great lord is simply a lord who is greater than some other lord. To a baron, this might be a count or earl. To a count or earl, it might mean a duke or king. The king was usually, but not always, at the top of the pyramid; sometimes a duke, prince, or emperor was at the top.
What was a bailiff or steward called in feudal times?
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Was the medieval Steward a peasant?
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.
