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LESSON 2 · History's Darkest Chapters

PAUSE TO THINK

How much of medieval England's land did the Church own?

A huge share — by some estimates roughly a quarter to a third

The Church gathered land through donations, purchases, and bequests from dying nobles hoping to secure a place in heaven. That wealth made it a political force rivaling kings.

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