Medieval Glossary
Apanage
A territorial holding, usually cut from the royal demesne, that was given by the French king to a member of his own family.
Related term(s): Demesne; Allod; Tenure; Landholder
Category: Feudalism
Added: 08.06.05
Contributor(s):
Natalie Kohout
Source information:
Hollister, C. Warren and Judith M. Bennett. Medieval History: A Short History. 9th ed. Boston: McGraw-Hill, 2002.
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