Medieval Glossary
Magnate
A particularly wealthy or influential aristocrat, who usually has direct access to his king or prince. Magnates were the greatest nobles of the realm.
Related term(s): Aristocrat; Noble; Tenant-in-chief; Nobility; Aristocracy; Peerage
Category: Society
Added: 08.07.05
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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