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A '''viscount''' is a [[noble]] who is [[rank]]ed higher than a [[baron]] but below a [[count]]. Traditionally, they are the son or younger brother of a count. |
A '''viscount''' is a [[noble]] who is [[rank]]ed higher than a [[baron]] but below a [[count]]. Traditionally, they are the son or younger brother of a count. |
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In [[England]], the [[title]] was also used after the [[Norman conquest]] for the [[Shire]] [[Reeve]] or [[sheriff]]. A [[viscountess]] is a female viscount. |
In [[England]], the [[title]] was also used after the [[Norman conquest]] for the [[Shire]] [[Reeve]] or [[sheriff]]. A [[viscountess]] is a female viscount.<br> |
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Formally the [[England|English]] viscounties were first created in 1440, but the title existed (as ''vice-comte'' or deputy-count) into the days of the [[Charlemagne|Carolingian]] empire. |
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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 06:46, 14 February 2006
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.
Formally the English viscounties were first created in 1440, but the title existed (as vice-comte or deputy-count) into the days of the Carolingian empire.
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.
