Question

How was the burger of the Renaissance similar to what today we would call the " middle class " , how were he or she different? ( Burgher )

Answer 1

The similarities between the middle class and the burgher during renaissance lies in the economic status. Just like middle class in united states, the burgher class make up of working individuals that are not poor, but does not have abundant amount of money.

The difference is that the burgher class had the chance to accumulate wealth and support from citizens and finally become the lords under feudalistic system.

Answer 2

Burgher in the renaissance is a citizen of a borough or town, especially one belonging to the middle class. So it is similar to to what today we would call the " middle class " because they are the middle class in the era.