The monarch, at the apex of the feudal system, held ultimate authority.

Nobility/Lords:

Controlled land and resources, often in exchange for military service to the king.

Knights:

Military personnel who served their lords or the king in exchange for land or other privileges.

Clergy:

Religious leaders, including priests, bishops, and monks, who played an important role in spiritual guidance and sometimes held land and political influence.

Peasants/Villeins:

The vast majority of the population, primarily engaged in farming and agricultural work, often bound to the land.

Freemen:

Peasants who were allowed more mobility and had some greater rights than villeins.

Townspeople:

In towns and cities, merchants, artisans, and craftspeople played an important role in trade and commerce.

Merchants:

Traded goods, contributing to economic activity in towns and cities.

Doctors:

Provided medical care, a valuable skill in a time with limited medical knowledge.