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This was the name of the group in Eighteenth Century France that was made up of the Nobility, making up nearly 2% of the population and controlling approximately 30% of the country's land.

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Second Estate was the name of the group in Eighteenth Century France that was made up of the Nobility.

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Second Estate is known to be Kingdom of France. They had the right to collect taxes from the farmers on their land. Nobility were classified into two types.

i) Nobles of the sword

ii) Nobles of the robe

Nobles of the sword: It is given to those who involves in military accomplishments.

Nobles of the robe: It is given to those who serve public service.

Second estate controls nearly 30% of the country's land .

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