Question

Define First estate in french revolution lesson

Answer 1

as we know French society was divided to three estate in which the first estate was related to clergy means padri In Hindi which was churchman

Answer 2

Régime means 'Old Order.' It was the way that French society was ordered before the French Revolution. At the top of the societal pyramid was the king. The king was an absolute monarch, which meant that he obtained his right to rule from God, and, in theory, could do whatever he wanted. The rest of society was divided up into three estates.

The First Estate was made up of the Catholic clergy. The Catholic Church was very important in France. It was in charge of churches and some government tasks and advising the king. It was also tax exempt.

The Second Estate was made up of the nobility. These were aristocrats who inherited their titles and wealth and paid no taxes. They also had influence with the king.

The Third Estate included everybody else