Lordship over Monasteries in Twelfth and Thirteenth Century Sweden and Denmark (original) (raw)

This article examines the lordship over monasteries in twelfth and thirteenth century Scandinavia, specifically in Sweden and Denmark, challenging the prevailing notion that monastic lordship was solely based on patronage. It highlights the coexistence of ownership-based lordship practices during this period, primarily through the concept of Eigenklöster, and revisits the implications of earlier European research on this governance. By presenting new evidence from Swedish and Danish sources, the author aims to provide a fresh perspective on the historical understanding of monastic authority and ownership.