Duke
The term duke is a title of nobility which refers to the sovereign male ruler of a Continental European duchy, to a nobleman of the highest grade of the British peerage, or to the highest rank of nobility in various other European countries, including Portugal, Spain and France (in Italy, principe is held to be the highest grade). The wife of a duke, or a woman who rules a duchy, is known as a duchess.
External links
- Peerage Titles Held by Children or Male-Line Descendants of British Sovereigns Since King George I
- alt.talk.royalty FAQ: British Royal & Noble Families
- The Kings of Sweden
~ Table of Content ~
| ► | Introduction |
| ► | History |
| ► | Royal dukes |
| ► | Addressing Dukes |
| ► | Territory of today's France |
| ► | Iberian pensinsula |
| ► | Holy Roman Empire |
| ► | See also |
| ► | Elsewhere |
| ► | Equivalents |
| ► | External links |
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