However, these institutions had very little power and were dependent on the local nobles.

During the 13th century a number of local nobles owned land or rights in and around the area.

Most of those who said that now, however, were local nobles.

On the other hand some traditional regions held fast to the faith, led by local nobles and historic families.

"Some of the local nobles are interested, but they don't like the price."

Revolutionary authorities were far less understanding than the old local nobles had been.

During the period between 1070 and 1150, at least ten large monasteries were founded by local nobles.

The Abbey, on the other hand, grew with donations from local nobles.

Stanislovas was married three times to daughters of local nobles.

The local nobles eventually rose up and killed him.