1190–1203: Baillis, Prévôts, Sénéchaux, and Kingdom Accounts
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Philip II Augustus: The Affirmation of Capetian Power (1180–1223) · HIGH MIDDLE AGES
Philip creates new administrative positions. Baillis (itinerant agents), prévôts (local administrators), and sénéchaux (regional governors) form a hierarchical structure. Regular accounts track kingdom finances.
🏛️ Administrative Hierarchy
- Baillis: royal representatives, circuit-riders
- Prévôts: urban administrators
- Sénéchaux: regional authorities
- Accounts: written financial records
🧠 Key Points to Remember
- Philip builds systematic administrative apparatus.
- Written accounts replace oral tradition.