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Duke
Marquis is below a Duke and above an Earl.
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.
A duke.
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.
The female equivalent of a marquis is a marchioness. In the British peerage system, a marchioness holds a rank that is one level below a duchess and one level above a countess. The title is typically inherited or conferred through marriage to a marquis.
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.
There is no rank called "colonial." The rank "Colonel" is below General and above Lt. Colonel, Major, Captain, and so on.
The primary difference between a marquis and a duke lies in their rank within the nobility hierarchy. A duke is typically higher in rank than a marquis, with dukes holding more prestige and authority. The titles also differ in their historical roles and the regions in which they were prominent, with dukes often governing larger territories than marquises. In general terms, dukes are considered to be among the highest aristocracy, while marquises rank just below them.
Marquis de Carabas is a nobleman of hereditary rank. This is in European monarchies and some of their colonies.
The female equivalent of a marquis is a marchioness. In the British peerage system, a marchioness is the wife or female counterpart of a marquis, holding a rank just below that of a duchess. The title is often inherited, and the female title carries similar social status and responsibilities within the nobility.
A duke is a noble rank in various European countries, typically below a prince but above a marquess. A grand duke is a higher rank than a duke, often ruling over a territory or principality, particularly in countries like Luxembourg or historically in parts of the Holy Roman Empire. An archduke is a title primarily associated with the Habsburg dynasty, indicating a rank above a duke but below a king or emperor, notably used for heirs to the Austro-Hungarian throne.