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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== | ||