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Ealdormen
Ealdorman ( , ) ''''. was an office in the government of Anglo-Saxon England. During the 11th century, it evolved into the title of . Early use The word ''ealdorman'' was applied to high-ranking men. It was equated with several |
Government In Anglo-Saxon England
Government in Anglo-Saxon England covers English government during the Anglo-Saxon period from the 5th century until the Norman Conquest in 1066. See Government in medieval England for developments after 1066. Until the 9th century, England was divided into multiple Anglo-Saxon kingdoms. Each kingdom had its own laws and customs, but all shared a common basis in the Germanic legal tradition. In the 9th century, the Kingdom of Wessex absorbed the other kingdoms, creating the unified Kingdom of England. The king's primary responsibilities were to defend his people, dispense justice, and maintain order. Kings had extensive powers to make laws, mint coins, levy taxes, raise armies, regulate trade, and conduct diplomacy. The witan or royal council advised the king, and the Royal Households of the United Kingdom, royal household provided the administrative machinery of government. England was divided into ealdormanries led by ealdormen (later earls) appointed by the king. An eald ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] [Amazon] |
