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Viscount is a title held by certain British noblemen, and ranks below an earl and above a baron. The first person to be titled a viscount was John Beaumont, who received the honor in 1440. Today the title is usually given to men whome the ruler wishes to honor.
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Does a Viscount serve directly under an Earl?
In the British nobility, a viscount is ranked immediately above a baron and immediately below an earl. I doubt whether a viscount would "serve under an earl" as you put it.
What is the Peer ranking above viscount?
earl
When was Viscount de Moriéve?
The French Vampire, Viscount de Morieve, lived during the French Revolution, if legend is correct, and for nearly a hundred years after that, before his grandson had him staked.
What are the 7 ranks of the male english's royalty?
King, Prince, Duke, Marquess, Earl, Viscount, Baron.
Is the son of an Earl called an Earl Expectant or an Expectant Earl?
No. The eldest son of an Earl usually takes on one of his father's lesser titles: for instance say the Earl of X also has the titles Viscount Y and Baron Z. The Earl's son is thus known as Viscount Y. If Viscount Y has a son in his father's lifetime, that son, the Earl's grandson becomes known as Baron Z. Note that these titles are courtesy titles, and are not official. The Earl of X's son may be known as Viscount Y, but the official Viscount Y is still the Earl himself. Note also that in some cases an Earl will not have any lesser subsidiary titles (i.e. the Earl Temple of Stowe). In such a case, the Earl's son and heir will be given a made-up title (the Earl Temple's son is known as Lord Langton, a title that does not legally exist). These same rules apply to Dukes and Marquesses, but not to Viscounts or Barons: sons of Viscounts and Barons are not entitled to courtesy titles.
When was Viscount Hill created?
Viscount Hill was created in 1727.
When was Viscount Exmouth created?
Viscount Exmouth was created in 1816.
When was Viscount Bangor created?
Viscount Bangor was created in 1781.
When was Viscount Palmerston created?
Viscount Palmerston was created in 1723.
When was Viscount Scarsdale created?
Viscount Scarsdale was created in 1636.
When was Viscount Doneraile created?
Viscount Doneraile was created in 1703.
When was Viscount of Primrose created?
Viscount of Primrose was created in 1703.
When was Viscount of Oxfuird created?
Viscount of Oxfuird was created in 1627.
When was Viscount Ridley created?
Viscount Ridley was created in 1756.
When was Viscount Southwell created?
Viscount Southwell was created in 1662.
When was Viscount Valentia created?
Viscount Valentia was created in 1620.
When was The Viscount of Adrilankha created?
The Viscount of Adrilankha was created in 2003.
