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==History of the Nobility==
==History of the Nobility==
There were initially five noble ranks within Kolios: King/Queen, Prince/Princess, Duke, Duchess, Margrave/Margravess, and Baron/Baroness. When the first nobles were named, one individual was assigned to each of the five ranks, with two Dukes being named.  
There were initially five noble ranks within Kolios: King/Queen, Prince/Princess, Duke/Duchess, Margrave/Margravess, and Baron/Baroness.


When Kolios was restructured as a Principality within the [[Empire of Agber]] in early 1998, the rank of King/Queen was removed. Sometime after this, additional nobles were named, and mediatization was added to Kolios.
When Kolios was restructured as a Principality within the [[Empire of Agber]] in early 1998, the rank of King/Queen was removed. Sometime after this, additional nobles were named, and mediatization was added to Kolios.
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==Structure of the Nobility==
==Structure of the Nobility==
The Nobility of Kolios does not hold any official function in government. is limited to 1 Prince, 4 Dukes, 12 Margraves, and 40 Counts, with no limit on the number of Barons. All holders of titles are officially titled with the base version of the title. Any Koliosian Noble may elect to be referred to by the commonly used female version of the title in daily use and correspondence. The only place they are not permitted this flexibility is on official government documents.  
The Nobility of Kolios does not hold any official function in government. The total number of nobles is limited to 1 Prince, 4 Dukes, 12 Margraves, and 40 Counts, with no limit on the number of Barons. All holders of titles are officially titled with the base version of the title. Any Koliosian Noble may elect to be referred to by the commonly used female version of the title in daily use and correspondence. The only place they are not permitted this flexibility is on official government documents.  


Titles in Kolios are not locked into a specific rank. Whenever a title is passed on, the new noble inherits the title at the next rank down. For example, if the title of Duke von Weltenberg were passed on, the new noble would be the Margrave von Weltenburg. The Prince von Kolios can then choose to elevate the noble of their choosing into the Ducal vacancy, even if they elect to immediately raise the title that previously held the slot. This system is intended to balance meritocracy with traditional notions of aristocracy.
Titles in Kolios are not locked into a specific rank. Whenever a title is passed on, the new noble inherits the title at the next rank down. For example, if the title of Duke von Weltenberg were passed on, the new noble would be the Margrave von Weltenburg. The Prince von Kolios can then choose to elevate the noble of their choosing into the Ducal vacancy, even if they elect to immediately raise the title that previously held the slot. This system is intended to balance meritocracy with traditional notions of aristocracy.
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===Margraves===
===Margraves===
Kolios may not have more than 12 Margraves at any time. Margraves are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 8 Margravate vacancies.
Kolios may not have more than 12 Margraves at any time. Margraves are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 7 Margravate vacancies.


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===Counts===
===Counts===
Kolios may not have more than 40 Counts at any time. Counts are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 35 County vacancies.
Kolios may not have more than 40 Counts at any time. Counts are addressed as "Your Exzellenz." There are currently 33 County vacancies.


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| His Exzellenz, Count Jeremy von Raetia || 2018 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small>
| His Exzellenz, Count Jeremy von Raetia || 2018 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 26 February 2022''</small>
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| Her Exzellenz, Count Andrea von Fernweh || 26 February 2022 ||
| Her Exzellenz, Countess Andrea von Fernweh || 26 February 2022 ||
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| Her Exzellenz, Countess Ashleigh von Pix || 26 February 2022 ||
| Her Exzellenz, Countess Ashleigh von Pix || 26 February 2022 ||
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| His Exzellenz, Count Benjamin von Tiberius || 26 February 2022 ||
| His Exzellenz, Count Benjamin von Tiberius || 26 February 2022 ||
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| His Exzellenz, Count James von Braubar || 26 February 2022 || <small>''Created as Baron, elevated to current rank on 21 September 2022''</small>
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| Her Exzellenz, Countess Samantha von Dunkelhölzer || 4 June 2022 ||
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| Altere Lyle, Baron von Anagger || 26 February 2022 ||
| Altere Lyle, Baron von Anagger || 26 February 2022 ||
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| Altere James, Baron von Braubar || 26 February 2022 ||
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| Altere Elizabeth, Baroness von Brechtburg || 26 February 2022 ||
| Altere Elizabeth, Baroness von Brechtburg || 26 February 2022 ||
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| Altere Joni, Baron von Perlach || 26 February 2022 ||
| Altere Joni, Baron von Perlach || 26 February 2022 ||
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| Altere Joey, Baron von Rosenvik || 26 February 2022 ||
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| Altere Jonas, Baron von Somme || 26 February 2022 ||
| Altere Jonas, Baron von Somme || 26 February 2022 ||
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| Duke von Vogelland || 26 February 2022 || [[Grand Duke Travis]] of Westarctica || <small>''Hereditary honor, tied to the role of Sovereign of Westarctica. Honor fixed at Duke.''</small>
| Duke von Vogelland || 26 February 2022 || [[Grand Duke Travis]] of Westarctica || <small>''Hereditary honor, tied to the role of Sovereign of Westarctica. Honor fixed at Duke.''</small>
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| Margrave von Anneskirche || 26 February 2022 || [[Sir James Murphy|King James of Greater Hanover]] || <small>''Honor bestowed upon King James of Greater Hanover for life''</small>
| Margrave von Anneskirche || 26 February 2022 || [[Sir James Murphy|Emperor James of Greater Hanover]] || <small>''Honor bestowed upon King James of Greater Hanover for life''</small>
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| Baron von Drachen || 26 February 2022 || President Stephen Luke of [[Dracul]] || <small>''Honor bestowed upon Stephen Luke of the Commonwealth of Dracul for life''</small>
| Baron von Drachen || 26 February 2022 || Chancellor Stephen Luke of [[Dracul]] || <small>''Honor bestowed upon Stephen Luke of the Commonwealth of Dracul for life''</small>
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[[Category:Kolios]]
[[Category:Kolios]]

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