Medieval Hierarchy?

Question:Hi all, I need to know some information about medieval hierarchy pretty quickly. Obviously there were Royal, baronial and gentry (by which I mean those with land (landed gentry) and peasants.

I need to know where knights fit in, are they gentry? They aren't baronial I believe.

Or am I completely wrong. Basically I could use a royal hierarchy and what was contained within them.

Please do not answer unless you know or have some kind of historical qualification. Don't just write down a list you think may be right.

Best Answer - Chosen by Asker: Hi all, I need to know some information about medieval hierarchy pretty quickly. Obviously there were Royal, baronial and gentry (by which I mean those with land (landed gentry) and peasants.

I need to know where knights fit in, are they gentry? They aren't baronial I believe.

Or am I completely wrong. Basically I could use a royal hierarchy and what was contained within them.

Please do not answer unless you know or have some kind of historical qualification. Don't just write down a list you think may be right.

Social levels were Royal, Noble (Barons and above), Gentry (upper and lower), Yeoman (in England), Peasants and Other (dispossessed).

Knights were Upper gentry unless they were given/had titles to go along with the knighthood.

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