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Background on Class Structure during Shakespeare’s time

This article explores the intricate social class structure during Shakespeare's time, highlighting the roles of nobility, gentry, and commoners. At the top were monarchs like kings and queens, followed by dukes, marquises, and earls. The gentry included knights and esquires, along with rich merchants and educated professionals such as lawyers and doctors. Additionally, the workforce included tradesmen, craftsmen, farmers, and menial servants. This hierarchy shaped the cultural and social landscape of Elizabethan England, influencing literature, society, and daily life.

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Background on Class Structure during Shakespeare’s time

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  1. Background on Class Structure during Shakespeare’s time

  2. King or Queen 1 Duke or Duchess 1-2 Marquis 20 Earl (count in other countries) 2 Viscounts 40 Barons 300-500 Knights 16.000 } Esquire Gentlemen ___________________________________ 50,000 Rich merchants – lawyers, doctors, university educated Tradesmen, craftsmen, small business owners, farmers, landowners Menial servants, wage workers, vagrants

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