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Nobility of Brunant

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This article describes the nobility of Brunant, which has a rich history. The nobility comprises individuals and (some members of) families recognized by the Kingdom of Brunant.

Historically, these individuals were a socially privileged class enjoying a certain degree of prestige in society. In contemporary society, much of the historic social privileges associated with being a member of the nobility has become somewhat reduced reflecting the present-day notion of egalitarianism.

Foreign noble titles are not listed in the Brunanter nobility, but in a few exceptions, the King of Brunant has made foreign noble titles official in Brunant (notably the Marquess of Terrassa in 1760).

Titles of nobility[]

Hereditary titles[]

Dukes[]

The only extant ducal title is that of Duke of Middleton, conferred upon the heir to the throne.

Princes[]

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Marquesses[]

Title First holder Current holder Notes
Marquess of Fuentarosa
(1716-1721) 		Alfonso I of Traspes Extinct since 1721 Alfonso I of Traspes was already Marquess of Fuentarosa in the Spanish and Traspesian nobility. He was made Marquess of Fuentarosa when he fled to Brunant
Marquess of Pabella
(1244—) 		Guillermo II de Cervelló Helene of Brunant Guillermo II de Cervelló was already Baron of Cervelló in the Catalan nobility. He was made Marquess of Pabella by James I of Aragon following the Conquest of Brunant.
Marquess of Terrassa
(1737-1758) 		Pedro Antonio Vergos de Bryas Extinct since 1758 Pedro Antonio Vergos de Bryas was already Marquess of Terrassa in the Spanish nobility. He was made Marquess of Terrassa upon his return to Brunant

Counts[]

The title of Count of Drenthe is the only county to exist in Brunant. In the past several men have been appointed count, but none other hereditary.

Barons[]

Several families do or have held the title of Baron. These include:

Substantive titles[]

De grote acht[]

The "Grote Acht"- the Great Eight- were eight of the most important families who attended the Convention of Grijzestad and helped achieve Brunanter independence. Of these, the Sneijders, Boskercks, Niehorsters, Neyts and v.d. Ecke's had members who served as presidents of the Brunanter Republic.

De Grote Acht
Family Patriarch Coat of Arms
Boskerck Rudolf Boskerck the Elder
De Bryas Philippe de Bryas
Diedericks Nicolaes Diedericks
Neyt Adriaan Neyt
Niehorster Hans Niehorster
Sneijder Marten Sneijder
Van Damme Gerhard van Damme
Van der Ecke family Hieronymus van der Ecke

The nobility[]

When the Kingdom of Brunant was founded, the monarchs, starting with Leuvis Van Damme, began handing out titles to people who have served them well. This included some of the "Grote acht", but also several others. The nobility in this period were often members of the Royal Cortes. There were a few hereditary nobles but after 1710, Marten I abolished the further appointment of hereditary titles. Nobles appointed since then have been given only lifetime titles, and the titles of extinct lines have sometimes passed to the monarch.

Sometimes, descendants or relatives of the monarch were granted noble titles, including:

  • Princess Silvia's children: Count(ess) of Lindberg, hereditary for male-line descendants
  • Princess Cornelia's children: Baron Mathers, hereditary for male-line descendants

Sometimes, royals who renounced their rights to the throne and their princely title were granted another noble title, including:

  • Prince Ferdinand, who became the Count of Belmont in 1856, hereditary for male-line descendants

Other titles[]

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