Second estate

who were the 2nd estate?

They were nobility

how many people were part of the 2nd estate?

140000 people in noble families

how much of the population did they make up?

>1%

how much of overall land did they own?

25-35%

Did they pay tax?

no they also did not do forced labour or have to join the military

what sort of roles did nobles of the robe pursue in towns and cities?

legal and administrative roles and passed down titles - in 1789 over 70000 renal offices- it was a way to climb ranks

who did poorer nobles marry ?

rich 3rd estate

What were the 2 types of nobles?

Nobles of the sword (noblesse d'épée) and nobles of the robes (noblesse de robe)

What sort of roles did nobles of the sword have?

Most influence in courts some where minister or intendants so they could influence policy

How did Nobles who owned houses and areas of land feel about nobles of the sword?

Where jealous of of there influence over gov where they only had influence over small areas in which they had to protect feudal rights