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In the [[SCA]], a viscount is a person who has ruled a [[principality]] at least once. They are referred to as "Your Excellency" and wear a [[coronet]] of their choice, most commonly with [[pearl]]s. |
In the [[SCA]], a viscount is a person who has ruled a [[principality]] at least once. They are referred to as "Your Excellency" and wear a [[coronet]] of their choice, most commonly with [[pearl]]s. |
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Revision as of 06:26, 10 October 2005
A viscount is a noble who is ranked higher than a baron but below a count. Traditionally, they are the son or younger brother of a count. In England, the title was also used after the Norman conquest for the Shire Reeve or sheriff. A viscountess is a female viscount.
In the SCA, a viscount is a person who has ruled a principality at least once. They are referred to as "Your Excellency" and wear a coronet of their choice, most commonly with pearls.
