[Bushwacker777]

It was imposed by Pope Gregory in the 11th. Century. I have heard it was due to two thngs:

1) So the holdings that grew through industry of priests would not be willed to sons and,

2) Royal families were irked that a smart peasant boy might get trained to be a priest, rise through the ranks, and have access to royal circles and then marry into the royal families.

[A.A. Cunningham]

It was imposed by Pope Gregory in the 11th. I have heard it was due to two thngs(sic):

Incorrect.

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