3.2.4 The Norman Aristocracy

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Which Anglo-Saxon class is most comparable to the Norman knights

The thegns

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What did both thegns and knights have in common

They were professional warriors with strong loyalty to their lords

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How did knights differ from thegns in terms of land and loyalty

Knights were loyal because they were given land; thegns were loyal because of their social position.

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How did knights and thegns differ in their fighting style

Thegns fought on foot, while knights fought on horseback

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What other duties did thegns perform besides fighting

Local leadership and responsibilities in their community