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| A [[duke]] is a high-ranking Westarctican [[peer]]. It is below that of [[prince]]/ princess and above that of [[marquis]]/ marquise. Dukedoms/ Duchies are often named for large geographic features like peninsulas or mountain ranges. | | A [[duke]] is a senior rank in the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. It is below that of [[prince]]/ princess and above that of [[marquis]]/ marquise. Dukedoms/Duchies are often named for large geographic features like peninsulas or mountain ranges. |
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| It should be noted that although a Westarctican noble might bear the title of duke or duchess, he or she may actually be the prince or princess of a given territory. There are no other Westarcticsan titles which work this way.
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| It should also be noted that a person may hold the Westarctican title of "duke" or "duchess" while simultaneously being a king or a grand duke in some other system of peerage. For example, [[King Christopher of Vikesland]] is a Westarctican [[prince]] whose Westarctican title is [[Duke of Hudson]].
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| [[Category: Peerage of Westarctica]] | | [[Category: Peerage of Westarctica]] |