<P> In medieval times , the steward was initially a servant who supervised both the lord 's estate and his household . However over the course of the next century , other household posts arose and involved more responsibilities . This meant that in the 13th century , there were commonly two stewards in each house -- one who managed the gang estate and the other , the majordomo , to manage domestic routine . Stewards commonly earned up to 3 to 4 pounds per year . Stewards took care of their lord 's castles when they were away . Also , stewards checked on the taxes of the serfs on his lord 's manor . </P>
<P> In medieval times , the steward was initially a servant who supervised both the lord 's estate and his household . However over the course of the next century , other household posts arose and involved more responsibilities . This meant that in the 13th century , there were commonly two stewards in each house -- one who managed the gang estate and the other , the majordomo , to manage domestic routine . Stewards commonly earned up to 3 to 4 pounds per year . Stewards took care of their lord 's castles when they were away . Also , stewards checked on the taxes of the serfs on his lord 's manor . </P>
who managed the estate when the lord was away
who managed the estate when the lord was away
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