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===The origin of the copyhold system=== | ===The origin of the copyhold system=== | ||
During the Viking period, the farmers were independent. The copyhold system is believed to have its origin in connection with the abolition of slavery in the 1100 and 1200. Many of the freed slaves could have become copyholders under their former rulers. | During the Viking period, the farmers were independent. The copyhold system is believed to have its origin in connection with the abolition of slavery in the 1100 and 1200's. Many of the freed slaves could have become copyholders under their former rulers. | ||
During the turbulent years at the end of the middle ages many former independent farmers became copyholders. The copyhold system became the common form of ownership in Danish farming. | During the turbulent years at the end of the middle ages many former independent farmers became copyholders. The copyhold system became the common form of ownership in Danish farming. | ||
===Elimination of copyhold system=== | ===Elimination of copyhold system=== | ||