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There were two main groups of nobility which held the baronial title. One was the Baltic German nobility, for which Russia merely recognized their pre-existing titles; the other was new barons created by the Emperors of Russia after 1721. Like in many other countries, new baronial titles were often created by ennoblement of rich bourgeoisie.
Even the second vice-president of Indonesia (1973-1978) — who was also the sultan of Yogyakarta — was known officially by his regnal name, Hamengkubuwono IX. This list is created to help readers from a non-Javanese background distinguish the noble titles from the personal names of individuals commonly known only by their noble titles.
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Indonesian royalties use the title "Sri" and "Prabhu" to address the names of kings and monarchs, usually in Indianized kingdoms which had Hindu/Buddhist influence located in the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali, Borneo, and other places.
As of 2021, while there are several European countries whose nominal head of state, by long tradition, is a king or queen, the associated royal families, with the notable exception of the British royal family, are non-notable ordinary citizens who may bear a title but are not involved in public affairs. [2]
An Earl, at the time, was the highest executive office concerned with shire administration, holding higher responsibilities than the sheriff, whose title would later evolve into a Viscount. The privilege attached was the right, indeed the obligation, to attend the king in his feudal court, termed the Council de Baronage , [ 2 ] a precursor to ...
Blount's great-grandfather had married Isolda, daughter and heiress of Sir Thomas de Mountjoy, and the title was probably chosen to commemorate this alliance. [2] He was made a Knight of the Garter in 1472. On his death on 1 August 1474 in Greyfriars, London, his grandson Edward Blount, 2nd Baron Mountjoy inherited his title.
In many cases, the title of lord of the manor may no longer be connected to land or other rights. In such cases, the title is known as an "incorporeal hereditament". [14] Before the Land Registration Act 2002 it was possible to register lordship titles; most did not seek to register. [14]