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Eldest child? Written by bridget D (3/14/2013 2:51 a.m.) in consequence of the missive, first born in Austen's time, penned by manal

The eldest SON was important as he was the heir to the family's estate/fortune adn as such was often rather spoiled. Under the system of primogeniture, younger sons would not inherit as much as the oldest son. THey would get an allowance or a smaller portion of wealth or woudl have to make their way in a profession.

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first born in Austen's time manal (3/13/2013 8:15 p.m.)
- How does this related to JA and/or her novels, specifically? kathleen (elder) (3/14/2013 7:05 a.m.)
  - clarifying being a second born   manal (3/14/2013 1:00 p.m.)
    
    Jane Austen was a second-born daughter...   Adrian (3/14/2013 6:31 p.m.)
    
    Catherine Morland is a fourth born   Graciela (3/14/2013 4:25 p.m.)
- Eldest child? bridget D (3/14/2013 2:51 a.m.)

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