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I think the king gave the lords the land to do what they wanted, and the dukes got the land from the lords to give to other people if they wanted, or to keep.
The Nobles
the franks were an important German groupCharlemagne became king of the franks in 771each time a king died, the nobles and knights chose a new king
The vassals required to give their king land. They could also give the king food, water and a sword.
The primary function of the nobility, during much of the Middle Ages was to provide military support for a monarch. Members of the nobility provided a number of services for the king. In exchange for their title, land, and the king's protection, they were to provide, in addition to military support, give oaths of allegiance and loyalty. They also provided the king resources by providing local administration of taxes, military units, an avenue of communication with the common people. The members of the nobility had a variety of ranks, with some at the lower ranks providing support to some in the higher, in the same way they provided support to the king. The nobles provided land and security to serfs, who supplied them with part of their crops and loyalty.