Who owned most of the land in Europe by the beginning of the Middle Ages?

Answer 1

In most of Europe, most of the land was controlled by the monarchs and the nobility. A lot of land was controlled by the Church, and I have read that in England the amount was upwards of 30%, an amount I find very easy to believe. In central Italy, the land was nearly all controlled by the Church.

Answer 2

The Catholic Church owned 1/3 of the land in Europe.

(Source: My history teacher)

Answer 3

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Answer 4

The Roman Catholic Church

Answer 5

catholic church

Answer 6

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