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Lendmann (plural ''lendmenn'') (Old Norse ''lendr maðr''), was a title in medieval Norway. Lendmann was the highest rank attainable in the hird of the Norwegian king, and a lendmann stood beneath only earls and kings. In the 13th century there were between 10 and 20 ''lendmenn'' at any one time. The term ''lendr maðr'' is first mentioned in skald-poetry from the reign of king Olaf Haraldsson in the early 11th century. The ''lendmenn'' had military and police responsibilities for their districts. King Magnus Lagabøte abolished the title lendmann, and the lendmenn were given the title of Baron, in 1308 Haakon V abolished the title Baron as well. The term ''lendmann'' is sometimes confused with lensmann, which is a title used in local administration (a policeman in smaller towns) in later centuries, however the two terms are not related. In English historical literature and translations, ''lendmann'' is often translated as ''landed man''. ==References== * 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「lendmann」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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