seigneurialism
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Manorialism — This article is about the medieval system. For the 17th century system in Canada, see Seigneurial system of New France. Ploughing on a French ducal manor in March Les Très Riches Heures du Duc de Berry, c.1410 Manorialism, an essential element of … Wikipedia
Sovereign Council of New France — The Sovereign Council of New France was a political body appointed by the King of France and consisting of a Governor General, an Intendant of New France answered to the French Minister of the Marine, And also the Bishop witch helped with laws… … Wikipedia
François Poulin de Francheville — François Poulin de Francheville, Seigneur de Saint Maurice (7 October 1692 ndash; November 1733) was a Montreal merchant who was granted permission by the King of France to mine the iron ore deposits on his seigneury in 1730. In 1733,… … Wikipedia
France — /frans, frahns/; Fr. /frddahonns/, n. 1. Anatole /ann nann tawl /, (Jacques Anatole Thibault), 1844 1924, French novelist and essayist: Nobel prize 1921. 2. a republic in W Europe. 58,470,421; 212,736 sq. mi. (550,985 sq. km). Cap.: Paris. 3.… … Universalium
seigneurial — adjective a) of or relating to a seigneur b) befitting a seigneur See Also: seigneurialism … Wiktionary
