French Revolution & Napoleon (Grey History)

1.01 Introduction & The Three Estates

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Dec 13, 2019
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The Three Estates

  • French society was divided into three estates: the clergy, the nobility, and everyone else.
  • These estates determined privilege and social standing, not wealth.
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The First Estate and Divine Right

  • The First Estate, comprised of the clergy, held 10% of the land despite being 0.5% of the population.
  • They justified the king's rule through divine right, creating an alliance with the monarchy.
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Disparity in the First Estate

  • Wealth disparity existed within the First Estate, with higher clergy from noble families enjoying most benefits.
  • Commoner clergy often held less influential positions and did not share the same wealth.
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