Royal and noble ranks Traditional rank amongst European royalty, peers, and nobility is rooted in Late Antiquity and the Middle Ages. Although they vary over time and between geographic regions (for example, one region's prince might be equal to another's grand duke), the following is a reasonably comprehensive list that provides information on both general ranks and specific differences. Ranks and titles[edit] Sovereign[edit] Main articles: Monarch and Sovereign Common titles for European and Near Eastern monarchs Note that many titles listed may also be used by lesser nobles – non-sovereigns – depending on the historical period and state. Imperial titles High royal titles King of Kings mostly used in Christian contexts to denote Jesus Christ or the Christian Roman emperors of the Late Empire and Byzantine periods. Royal titles Princely, ducal, and other sovereign titles Religious titles Other sovereigns, royals, peerage, and major nobility[edit] Titles Minor nobility, gentry, and other aristocracy[edit] See also[edit]
Chinese nobility - Wikipedia Chinese sovereignty and peerage,[1] the nobility of China, was an important feature of the traditional social and political organization of Imperial China. While the concepts of hereditary sovereign and peerage titles and noble families were featured as early as the semi-mythical, early historical period, a settled system of nobility was established from the Zhou dynasty. In the subsequent millennia, this system was largely maintained in form, with some changes and additions, although the content constantly evolved. The last, well-developed system of noble titles was established under the Qing dynasty. The AD-1911 republican Xinhai Revolution saw the dissolution of the official imperial system although the new Republic of China government maintained noble titles like the Duke Yansheng. Sovereign and ruling family ranks[edit] Fuxi and Nuwa listed among the mythical earliest sovereigns of China The apex of the nobility is the sovereign. Imperium (emperor and ennobled family)[edit]
What is the royal Hierarchy? King/Queen Regnant Queen/Prince Consort(spouses to the sovereign) Prince/Princess who are the heir apparent or heir presumptive to the throne Prince/Princess All of the above may bear a ROYAL version or versions of these peerage titles: Duke/Duchess,Marquess/Marchioness, Earl/Countess, Viscount/Viscountess,Baron/Baroness For example,Charles,Prince of Wales is also Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick and Baron Renfrew, Lord of the Isles, and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland. Royal Dukes,et cetera,are all higher in precedence than the non-royal peerage. Non-royal peerage members are: Duke/Duchess Marquess/Marchioness Earl/Countess Viscount/Viscountess Baron/Baroness Non-peerage: Baronet/Baronetess Knight/Dame These are all of the UK titles.There is a site that lists and provides histories of all European Titles at
Kuge - Wikipedia History[edit] Kuge (from Middle Chinese kuwng-kæ 公家, literally "royal family") originally described the Emperor and his court. The meaning of the word changed over time to designate bureaucrats at the court. During the Heian period, the relative peace and stability provided freedom for the noble class to pursue cultural interests, and the kuge became leaders and benefactors of arts and culture in Japan.[3] Most of the Kuge resided in the capital city of Kyoto.[4] Two classes formed the kuge: the dōjō (堂上?) The highest offices at the court were called kugyō and eligibility was limited to members of dōjō kuge. In 1869 during the Meiji Restoration the kuge merged with the daimyo to form a single aristocratic group, the kazoku. Others associated with the kuge included Buddhist priests, Kyoto cultural patrons, geisha, and actors. Classification[edit] In the 12th century conventional differences were established among the dōjō, separating the kuge into groups according to their office at court.
10 Classic Literature Terms That Are No Longer Used (For the Most Part) Reading a book from the 18th or 19th century is kind of like reading a handwritten, entirely cursive note from your grandmother in that, unless you have experience with such material, you will only understand 60% of the language used. Considering that it’s physically impossible for me to make it through any old book without an online dictionary open on my computer screen, I think it’s safe to say that there are some words used in classic literature that are not entirely common or have fallen out of use completely. For your convenience, I’ve compiled a list of some of the more obscure classic lit terms (or ones that are used less frequently today) because I feel selfish enjoying them all by myself: Mackintosh/Macintosh (n.): waterproof raincoat Can you believe Mac computers were invented in 1824? Pusillanimity (n.): cowardliness Belly Timber (n.): food I’m tempted to type this entire paragraph in caps because that’s how much I love this term. Wiseacres (n.): a know-it-all So next time Mr.
Daimyō - Wikipedia The daimyō (大名?, pronunciation ) were the powerful feudal lords[1] who, until their decline in the early Meiji period, ruled most of Japan from their vast, hereditary land holdings. Subordinate only to the Shogun, daimyo were the most powerful feudal rulers from the 10th century to the middle 19th century in Japan. The term "daimyo" is also sometimes used to refer to the leading figures of such clans, also called "lord". Shugo-daimyo[edit] The shugo daimyo (守護大名, shugo-daimyō?) Major shugo daimyo came from the Shiba, Hatakeyama, and Hosokawa clans, as well as the tozama clans of Yamana, Ōuchi, and Akamatsu. The Ashikaga shogunate required the shugo daimyo to reside in Kyoto, so they appointed relatives or retainers, called shugodai, to represent them in their home provinces. The Ōnin War was a major uprising in which shugo daimyo fought each other. Sengoku-daimyō[edit] Map of Japan around 1570 (Genki) Daimyo in the Edo period[edit] A Daimyo paying a state visit, illustration from ca. 1860
The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations The Thirty-Six Dramatic Situations is a descriptive list which was created by Georges Polti to categorize every dramatic situation that might occur in a story or performance. To do this Polti analyzed classical Greek texts, plus classical and contemporaneous French works. He also analyzed a handful of non-French authors. In his introduction, Polti claims to be continuing the work of Carlo Gozzi, who also identified 36 situations. Publication history[edit] “Gozzi maintained that there can be but thirty-six tragic situations. This list was published in a book of the same name, which contains extended explanations and examples. The list is popularized as an aid for writers, but it is also used by dramatists, storytellers and many others. The 36 situations[edit] Each situation is stated, then followed by the necessary elements for each situation and a brief description. See also[edit] References[edit] External links[edit]
Kazoku - Wikipedia Interior of Peers' Club, Tokyo 1912. The Kazoku (華族?, literally "Magnificent/Exalted lineage") was the hereditary peerage of the Empire of Japan, which existed between 1869 and 1947. Origins[edit] Following the Meiji Restoration of 1868, the ancient court nobility of Kyoto, the Kuge, regained some of its lost status. The Meiji oligarchs, as part of their Westernizing reforms, merged the kuge with the former daimyo (feudal lords) into an expanded aristocratic class on 25 July 1869, to recognize that the kuge and former daimyo were a social class distinct from the other designated social classes of shizoku (former samurai) and heimin (commoners). All members of the kazoku without an official government appointment in the provinces were initially obliged to reside in Tokyo. Development[edit] Duke (公爵, kōshaku?) Many of those who had significant roles in the Meiji Restoration, or their heirs, were ennobled. See also[edit] References[edit] Jansen, Marius B. (2000). Notes[edit] External links[edit]
Principalía - Wikipedia For the most part, the social privileges of the nobles were freely acknowledged as befitting their greater social responsibilities. The gobernadorcillo during that period received a nominal salary and was not provided government funds for public services. In fact more often the gobernadorcillo had to maintain government of his municipality by looking after the post office and the jailhouse, and by managing public infrastructure.[1](p326)[11](p294) Historical background[edit] Pre-colonial principalities[edit] Portrait of a pre‑conquest Visayan (Panay) noble couple depicted in Boxer Codex. The duty of the datus was to rule and govern their subjects and followers, and to assist them in their interests and necessities. Some of these principalities and lordships have remained, even until the present, in unHispanicized [t] and mostly Lumad and Muslim parts of the Philippines, in some regions of Mindanao.[16](pp127–147) Pre-colonial principalities in the Visayas[edit] Marriage customs[edit]
Korean nobility - Wikipedia Korean monarchy existed in Korea until the end of the Japanese occupation. However in Korea, nobles still continue to hold their noble titles. Sources[edit] Ruler and princely styles[edit] Original titles[edit] Emperor[edit] The rulers of Korea adopted the title Je (제; 帝), or emperor during Balhae and Goryeo. Kings[edit] Wang (Hangul: 왕; Hanja: 王), or king, was a Chinese royal style used in many states rising from the dissolution of Gojoseon, Buyeo, Goguryeo, Baekje, Silla and Balhae, Goryeo. Prince[edit] Gun (군; 君) is translated as "prince". Those who has distinguished himself in the service of the court were also given the princely title as well. The title gun can also refer to the dethroned rulers of Chosŏn dynasty as well. Under the Korean Empire (1897–1910), the Prince of the Blood was given the title of Chinwang. Aristocracy before Joseon[edit] Silla[edit] Goryeo[edit] At the time of Goryeo, Korean nobility was divided into 6 classes. Noble families in Korea[edit] Yuan dynasty[edit]