Palatinate

A palatinate is an area administered by a count palatine, originally the direct representative of the sovereign but later the hereditary ruler of the territory subject to the crown's overlordship. In England, it is also used to describe a shade of purple, coming from the colours of the County palatine of County Durham.

Related Topics:
Count palatine - Sovereign - Hereditary - England - Purple - County palatine - County Durham

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