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How did people become part of the medieval clergy?

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How did people become part of the medieval clergy?

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In medieval times, the first sons of noblemen would inherit their fathers’ estates and titles. So as not to divide up the estate, a position needed to be found for the subsequent sons. Most frequently, those who were not first sons would become clergy.

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