History GCSE

Sheriffs

What Sheriffs means in History GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

Definition of Sheriffs

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Officials who collected revenues from the royal demesne, paid a fixed sum to the Exchequer and kept any surplus as personal profit.

Pearson Edexcel · Option B2: Key topic 1: Life and government in England, 1189–1216 - 3 Royal government and finances (study guide)

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Option B2: Key topic 1: Life and government in England, 1189–1216 - 3 Royal government and finances (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)

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