Increased their land holdings gradually over a period of years.:):)
Kings and Popes... I believe. (:
Voltaire.
They Lost power to feudal nobility
France and England fought the Hundred Years' War (1337-1453) primarily over territorial disputes, claims to the French throne, and economic interests, particularly in the wealthy regions of Flanders. The conflict saw the rise of national identities and centralized power, which diminished the influence of feudal lords as monarchs gained more control over their realms. Additionally, the war's reliance on paid soldiers rather than feudal levies contributed to the decline of the feudal system, as kings started to assert greater authority and establish standing armies. Ultimately, the war helped shift power from feudal nobles to centralized monarchies, paving the way for the modern state.
The only people that could constrain a king or great noble were the catholic church, and the pope.
Kings and Popes... I believe. (:
Yes, feuds were often lands granted to nobles by kings in the feudal system. In exchange for these lands, known as fiefs, nobles provided military service and loyalty to the king. This system established a hierarchy where the king retained ultimate control over the land while distributing it among his vassals. Thus, feudal relationships were built on mutual obligations between lords and vassals.
feudal system or feudalism.
Lay investiture is (was) the appointment of bishops and other church officials by non-church authorities, like the feudal lord. the appointment of church officials by kings and nobles rather than by the pope
There are not really that many cases of major conflicts between cities and feudal lords. Mostly this was because cities got all kinds of charters and right over time directly from kings that put them out of the grip of most feudal lords. They operated quite independently in terms of political and econonomic power from the feudal nobles who mostly had their power base in rural areas. If there were (mostly minor) clashes at all, it was usually about cities' rights and privileges or over the appointment of magistrates that the neighboring lord did not like.
They help the kings...
Kings got nobles to support them by giving or promising something, usually land.
In medieval Europe, there were different types of nobles, such as monarchs (kings and queens), dukes and duchesses, earls and countesses, barons and baronesses, knights, and lords/ladies. These titles represented varying levels of social status, power, and land ownership within the feudal system.
During the Middle Ages, kings often rewarded their favorite nobles with land grants, known as fiefs, which provided them with income and power. They might also bestow titles of nobility, privileges, or key positions in the royal court or military. In addition, kings sometimes granted their favored nobles the right to collect taxes from certain regions, further enhancing their wealth and influence. These rewards helped to secure loyalty and maintain a stable hierarchy within the feudal system.
No. Nobles were kings so that makes your question false.
the king or nobles and knights and the servants plus family of the nobles and kings
During the Age of Absolutism, kings in European countries gained more power due to the consolidation of authority and the weakening of feudal structures. Centralized governments allowed monarchs to exert control over their realms, diminishing the influence of nobles and local lords. Additionally, the development of standing armies and taxation systems provided kings with the resources needed to maintain their power and enforce their will. This era was marked by the belief in the divine right of kings, which justified their absolute rule and further solidified their authority.