by Chancellor von Moritz | Feb 9, 2023 | Baron, Germany, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
The ranks and hierarchy of noble titles are the results of many centuries of change and evolution within this intriguing social structure. For over a thousand years, the elite social strata known as the aristocracy has formed itself into a formal system of noble...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 2, 2022 | Baron, Count, Dames, Duchess, Duke, Earl, Knight, Lady, Lord, Marquis, Noble Titles, Princes, Princesses, Royal Family, Royal Titles
The lives of royals seem captivating, glamorous, decadent and exciting. Throughout history, the royals and nobles of the ages have captured the imagination of the masses, playing out their enviable lives centre stage in world events, mingling with the movers and...
by Chancellor von Moritz | May 5, 2022 | Baron, Lord, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
One of the most fascinating cultural legacies of the medieval period was the social system known as the aristocracy. This unique and endlessly beguiling social class has endured throughout the many centuries since it first emerged as a notable feature of ancient...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Apr 15, 2022 | Baron, Count, Duke, Earl, Knight, Lady, Lord, Noble Titles, Princesses, Royal Titles
There are obviously many perks and privileges to being a king or queen. While it’s clear from the characters of history that not all those born into the role of reigning sovereign are natural or even willing monarchs, there’s no doubt that there are...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Dec 30, 2021 | Baron, Noble Titles, Royal Titles
In the early medieval times, the title of Baron was often assigned to the right-hand man of a king or ruler. The word baron comes from the Latin word baro, which over the centuries held connotations of warrior, and the early barons were indeed often to be found...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Oct 24, 2021 | Baron, Knight, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, Viscount
The historic links between Britain and America go back centuries and include a turbulent period of fluctuating relations. While many British conventions that crossed the Atlantic with the early colonists did survive the American War of Independence in the 18th...
by Chancellor von Moritz | Sep 4, 2021 | Baron, Marquis, Noble Titles, Royal Titles, Viscount
The richly varied ranks of the aristocracy first emerged during the Early Middle Ages, and they continued to evolve over the many centuries since. The specific rights, esteem and privileges of the varying ranks and titles have also developed over time, so much...
