Marquis and Marchioness Titles

In the UK, a marquis (or marquess), is a title of nobility that ranks between a duke and an earl. Whilst these titles are less well known, this somehow adds an air of mystery and prestige.

In the past, a marquis was responsible for frontier territories called a march. He had responsibility for defending and fortifying this land against hostile neighbours and so had a more elevated position than counts (whose territories were not located on a country's border).

Here's a quick overview of the origin of these titles:

Marquis (or marquess): Originating from the Old French marchis – this title originally described a nobleman responsible for a defending a frontier territory called a "march".

Marchioness: A title given to the wife or widow of a marquis.

Would you like to become a Marquis or Marchioness?

If you'd like to become a marquis or marchioness for show purposes, you'll find the Elite Titles' process is very simple.

To start with, you need to choose either the Seated or Non-seated option.

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