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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.