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This episode explores the connection between the King's feudal rights and the establishment of the Court of Wards.

Send us Fan Mail This is a brief look at the link between the King's feudal rights and the inception of the Court of Wards.

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Host: Bertha Belmore

Topics covered

• feudalism
• Court of Wards
• King's rights
• historical law
• children's rights

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Organizations: Court of Wards

Places: King

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