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=== The Len in Denmark ( - 1662) === | === The Len in Denmark ( - 1662) === | ||
During Medieval times Denmark was organized into areas called Lens. Each Len was headed by a castle and had some of the surrounding herreder attached. Each Len was under the supervision of a government appointed Lensmand who managed the | During Medieval times Denmark was organized into areas called Lens. Each Len was headed by a castle and had some of the surrounding herreder attached. Each Len was under the supervision of a government appointed Lensmand who managed the King's affairs within the Len. <br> | ||
[[Image:Danish Fiefs in 1660 with Bornholm moved.png|thumb|left|750px]] | [[Image:Danish Fiefs in 1660 with Bornholm moved.png|thumb|left|750px]] | ||