The Communes of Lombardy from the VI. to the X. Century eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 99 pages of information about The Communes of Lombardy from the VI. to the X. Century.

The Communes of Lombardy from the VI. to the X. Century eBook

This eBook from the Gutenberg Project consists of approximately 99 pages of information about The Communes of Lombardy from the VI. to the X. Century.

[36:] From Otto of Freising, De Gest.  Freder., Lib I., cap. 31, we know that the same distribution took place in Hungary, which was divided into seventy comitates; “et de omni justitia ad Fiscum Regium duas lucri partes cedere, tertiam tantum Comiti remanere.”

[37:] Charlemagne:  Leg.  Lomb.  Nos. 127 and 128.

[38:] Lex No. 128.

[39:] Muratori:  Diss.  Ant.  Ital.  Dissert.  VIII., Tom.  I., P. I., p. 96.

[40:] Muratori:  Script.  Rer.  Ital., Tom.  II., Pars II.

[41:] In illustration of this fact I will cite the names of some of the various taxes, dues and privileges, mention of which is found in the old documents.  The feudal character of these will be apparent to the reader.  Following the rough division indicated in the text, we have: 

I. Under heading “Fines and Forfeitures”: 

  1.  Forfaturae: 
        Forisfacturae,
        Multae (Mulcte),
        Freda,
     e.g.  Leudis (Leudum) for homicide. 
     Penalties and compositions for crime.

  2.  Scadentiae: 
        Excadentia,
        Bona caduca.
     Publicum falls heir to various classes of individuals.  Cf.  Leg.
        Rhotari, No. 158 et al.

  3.  Lagan (Laganum). 
     Seizure of shipwrecked goods by the state.  Examples more
       common after year 1000 A. D.

II.  Under the head of “Taxes and Privileges”: 

  1. Onera Publica, or Angariae (Perangariae), Factiones publicae.
     a.  Heribannum:  Penalty for avoidance of military service. 
          Cf. Charlemagne, Leges, No. 23 et al.
     b.  Heribergum:  Hospitality to Missi of emperor or king.  Cf.
          Charlemagne, Leges, No. 128 et al.
     c.  Mansionaticum (Mansiones, Evectio):  Lodging for king and
          his ministers. 
     Conjectum was a pro rata tax on a district so as to meet the
       expense.  Cf. Lud.  Pius, Leg.  Nos. 54, 24, et al. loc. 
     Tractoria gave specification of what should be provided in each
     case.  For Formula, v. Marcolfo, Lib.  I.
     d.  Veredi (Paraveredi):  Horses and beasts of burden for king
       and ministers.  Cf. in Capitular.  Reg.  Franc. saepe.  Capit.
       Lud.  II., Ad Missos, etc
     Census vehicularius, fiscalis or publicus was post to carry, free
       of expense, king’s letters, etc.
     e.  Foderum (Fodrum):  Support of a king and his army in
       passing through a district.  Cf. many privileges and exemptions
       to different churches and monasteries.  Articles of the Peace of
       Constance.  Some privileges to private persons.

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