Which groups supplied many of Louis XI’s most loyal advisers?

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Louis XI relied heavily on men drawn from the lower nobility and the middle class to form his circle of loyal advisers. Additionally, he actively sought the support of the bourgeoisie, some of whom served as his most trusted counselors. By elevating individuals from these groups, Louis XI was able to effectively consolidate his authority, expand the royal domain, and foster the kingdom's economic development.12