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There are no Counts in the UK. However, the wife of an Earl is a Countess.
The ranks (top to bottom) of the nobility are:
Duke
Marquess
Earl (aka count)
Viscount
Baron
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 12y ago'Lord' is a way of addressing nobility and royalty.
A Duke is a ranking that is higher than Marquess, Earl, Viscount, and Baron but, of course, lower than that of a King, Queen, Prince, Princess.
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∙ 13y agoThe two terms aren't really in the same system: "Duke" is a specific rank, while "Lord" is a form of address.
However, "Lord" in the sense of "Alfred, Lord Tennyson" is generally used for a Baron, a much much lower rank than a Duke.
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∙ 13y agoDuke > Viscount > Marquess > Earl > Baronet > Baron > Knight.
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∙ 10y agoThe members of the Royal family.
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Which is higher lord or earl?
no, an earl owns land, but isn't royal. a lord is royal. that may not be right, i believe the prior answer may be backwards, i think earls are usually royal family members such as cousins that are given land, and a lord is someone who is the owner of some land
Could a person be a lord and a vassal at the same time?
No. A vassal works for the lord. The only way they could be the same is the lord is a vassal for a person of higher nobility than he is like a king. A Duke could be the vassal of the king because he has pledged his support to the king. Unlike a vassal working the lords land the Duke could change his alliance to the King changing his support to another.
Which is the order of rank duke earl baron lord viscount marquis?
"Five ranks of peer exist in the United Kingdom, in descending order, these are: duke, marquess, earl, viscount, and baron. The title 'Lord' is used most often by barons who are rarely addressed with any other. The style of this address is 'Lord (X)', for example, Alfred Tennyson, 1st Baron Tennyson, is commonly known as 'Lord Tennyson'. The ranks of marquess, earl and viscounts commonly use lord as well, with viscounts using the same style as used for baron. However, marquesses and earls have a slightly different form of address where they can be called either the 'Marquess/Earl of (X)' or 'Lord (X)'. Dukes also use the style, 'Duke of (X)', but it is not acceptable to refer to them as 'Lord (X)'. Dukes are formally addressed as 'Your Grace', rather than 'My Lord'."Use the little mnemomic: "Do Men Ever Visit Boston."
What is the difference between a Princess and a Duchess?
Yes, a Duke is a rank lower than a Prince, but many Princes are also Dukes like;- Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Prince Charles, Duke of Cornwall. Prince Andrew, Duke of York. Prince Edward, Duke of Wessex.
What were the differences between ww1 and World War 2?
WWII had armored tanks and civilian casualties were higher than in WWI.
Which is higher lord or earl?
no, an earl owns land, but isn't royal. a lord is royal. that may not be right, i believe the prior answer may be backwards, i think earls are usually royal family members such as cousins that are given land, and a lord is someone who is the owner of some land
Is sir higher than lord?
yes it is
Rice with scholarship or duke without scholarship?
Rice because it has a higher rating than Duke.
Is Syracuse better than duke College?
No. Duke has a better record and is ranked higher in the polls.
What is higher than a lord?
The hierarchy of English peerage is (in order of importance) : 1. King 2. Duke 3. Marquess 4. Earl 5. Viscount 6. Baron 'Lord' is a formal way of addressing nobility and royalty.
Is a luietenet higher then a colonel?
A Lieutenant is a lower ranking officer than a Colonel.
Could a person be a lord and a vassal at the same time?
No. A vassal works for the lord. The only way they could be the same is the lord is a vassal for a person of higher nobility than he is like a king. A Duke could be the vassal of the king because he has pledged his support to the king. Unlike a vassal working the lords land the Duke could change his alliance to the King changing his support to another.
Who ranks higher in government senator Obama or Govenor Palin?
The position of Senator is higher ranking than Govenor
Which is the high ranking job position Coordinator or Supervisor?
If within the same organization, typically Supervisor is a higher ranking position than Coordinator.
Is duke higher then prince?
Yes, its like how sergeant is a higher rank than corporal in military ranks.
What is the differenece between a baron and a duke?
A duke held usually more land from his feudal lord, and so was more powerful than a baron, in theory.
What does great lord mean?
The great lord is simply a lord who is greater than some other lord. To a baron, this might be a count or earl. To a count or earl, it might mean a duke or king. The king was usually, but not always, at the top of the pyramid; sometimes a duke, prince, or emperor was at the top.
