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Keywords: Duke, Marquis, Nobleman, Rank, Peerage
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A marquis.
ftp://ftp.uga.edu/pub/misc/webster/
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Lords responsible for guarding border areas, known as "marches." In some cases, the eldest son of a Duke was known as a Marquess.
http://www.renaissancemagazine.com/glossary/glossaryk-o.html
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nobleman (in various countries) ranking above a count
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a British peer ranking below a duke and above an earl
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a nobleman of hereditary rank in Europe and Japan
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British peerage title ranking immediately below that of duke; also English translation of marquis.
http://regalis.com/glossary.htm
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