French Nobility Titles

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French Nobility Titles

If you'd like a title for your character, this is the page of explanations for each title. I have only posted the masculine version of the titles. Note, they are in French. These are the French versions of the titles, considering the RP is set in Paris.

DUC
possessor of a duchy (duché) and recognized as duke by the king
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duchy

the domain controlled by a duke or duchess



MARQUIS
possessor of a marquisate (marquisat) or merely assumed by ambitious families
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marquisate

1. the rank of a marquis.
2. the territory ruled by a marquis or a margrave.



COMTE
possessor of a county (comté) or merely assumed by ambitious families
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county

1. The territory under the jurisdiction of a count or earl.



VICTOME
possessor of a viscounty (vicomté)
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viscounty

1. the dignity or rank or position of a viscount or viscountess [syn: viscountcy]
2. the domain controlled by a viscount or viscountess



BARON
possessor of a barony (baronnie)
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barony

1. the estate of a baron
2. the rank or dignity or position of a baronet or baroness [syn: baronetcy]
3. the domain of a baron



SEIGNEUR
meaning lord as possessor of a lordship, can be the title of non-nobles. Generally referred to by sieur i.e. sir, followed by the name of the fief, as in sieur de Crenne. [/center]