Medieval Glossary
Regent
A ruler that acts in the stead of an incapacitated or absent monarch. Regents are often in power only temporarily. Regents would often be high-ranking court officials or ministers.
Related term(s): Monarch; Court; Minister; Royal
Category: Government and Law
Added: 09.05.04
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