Marquis is below a Duke and above an Earl.
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The word "marquis" is defined as a nobleman rank above a count but below a duke. This term and position is only relevant and exists in few European countries.
An earl is a lower rank than a duke. A Duke is the highest rank of nobility right after the Prince. An Earl, on the other hand, is a lower rank above viscount and below a marquis.
Marquis de Carabas is a nobleman of hereditary rank. This is in European monarchies and some of their colonies.
A nobleman in England, France, and Germany, of a rank next below that of duke. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The office has ceased, and the name is now a mere title conferred by patent.
A duke.
the naval rank below captain is Commander
In the Army, the rank below Captain (O-3) is 1st Lieutenant (O-2). In the Navy, the rank below Captain (O-6) is a Commander (O-5).
Highest monarchy rank followed by Vicount, Baron & Earl. A Marqis, or in some usages, the wife of a Marquis (which is a rank). For further reading: http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/marquess
The next rank below that is Lieutenant Colonel. Below that is Major. Below that is Captain. Below that is First Lieutenant, and below that is Second Lieutenant. That's the Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force.
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