Yes, before the French Revolution, the clergy and the nobles held the most political power in France. The clergy, consisting of the Catholic Church, held significant influence over the spiritual and moral aspects of society, as well as owning vast amounts of land and wealth. The nobles, on the other hand, made up the aristocracy and held political and social privileges, owning land and serving in key government and military positions. Together, the clergy and nobles formed the First and Second Estates, which held a disproportionate amount of power and wealth compared to the third estate, which consisted of commoners and peasants. This unequal distribution of power and privileges ultimately contributed to the deep social and economic inequalities that sparked the French Revolution in 1789.
