by Alexandre Roussillon | Apr 3, 2020 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
French Nobility Titles & Ranks in The Middle Ages French Titles of Nobility The French Nobility of the Middle Ages comprised the class of people below the reigning sovereign in the country’s social order. At the pinnacle of the social hierarchy were the...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Mar 27, 2020 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
What Are the Characteristics of Aristocracy? The idea of aristocracy conjures up a rich array of imagery and history. From the dazzling grandeur of a British Baronet’s Banquet, to the fabulous wealth and power of Venetian Merchant families, the elite worlds of...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Mar 19, 2020 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Famous Noble Families of Medieval Europe The noble families of medieval Europe shaped the very history of the period. From their esteemed positions of power and privilege, the famous noble houses of the Middle Ages impacted the politics and governance, influenced the...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Mar 13, 2020 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Nobility Ranks & Royal Titles Around the World The common European ranks of royals and nobles are quite well known. Most people are familiar with Kings and Queens, Counts and Dukes, Lords and Barons etc… Some royal and noble titles, however, are less well known,...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Mar 6, 2020 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
What are Aristocrats? The stories and lifestyles of aristocrats have intrigued and captivated people for centuries. Even in the times of Ancient Greece and Ancient Rome, the ordinary man and woman would have been fascinated by the members of this social elite. Louis...
by Alexandre Roussillon | Feb 28, 2020 | Noble Titles, Royal Titles
Why Are There So Many Castles in Germany? Europe is famous for its abundance of castles, many dating back to medieval times. With so many neighbouring nations, as well as the turbulent history of the last 1000 years, European countries needed to defend their...
