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Which estate made up the majority of the population before the French Revolution began

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the 3rd estate had the majority of the population (: hope this helps

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Before the revolution, French society was divided into three estates or orders: the First Estate (clergy), Second Estate (nobility) and Third Estate (commoners).
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