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A '''marquis''' (female '''marquise''') is a title held by certain members of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. In the order of precedence, the rank of marquis falls directly below that of [[duke]]/ duchess and directly above that of [[count]]/ countess. The territory held by a marquis is called a '''marquesate'''. | A '''marquis''' (female '''marquise''') is a title held by certain members of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]]. In the order of precedence, the rank of marquis falls directly below that of [[duke]]/ duchess and directly above that of [[count]]/ countess. The territory held by a marquis is called a '''marquesate'''. | ||
The title is one of the least-bestowed in Westarctica's peerage. | The title is one of the least-bestowed in Westarctica's peerage and is often only a [[subordinate title]]. | ||
==Notable Marquis and Marquises== | ==Notable Marquis and Marquises== | ||
Revision as of 18:11, 13 September 2021
A marquis (female marquise) is a title held by certain members of the Peerage of Westarctica. In the order of precedence, the rank of marquis falls directly below that of duke/ duchess and directly above that of count/ countess. The territory held by a marquis is called a marquesate.
The title is one of the least-bestowed in Westarctica's peerage and is often only a subordinate title.
Notable Marquis and Marquises
- Marquis of Sarnoff - A subordinate title of the Prince-Consort.
- Marquise of Walgreen - The former Grand Duchess Cathryn.
- Marquis of Wilbanks - A subordinate title of the Duke of the Bear Peninsula.
- Marquis of Williamson - A subordinate title of the Duke of Sherman.