Anglo-Saxon kingship
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- Created on: 29-10-22 13:10
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Anglo Saxons
Anglo Saxon state
Kingdoms led by elected chiefs
King was chosen by Witan - council of richest and most powerful nobles and bishops
King was the most powerful - usually from Wessex - and had many responsibilities:
- taxes
- trading land to noblesin return for loyalty
- Laws
- Church
- raise armies
- protect the country during invasions
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