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Oddly enough, she is a Countess. The Anglo-Saxon word Jarl was used in England to replace the Latin Comes - Comte in French, Count in English. The Comes was the head of a Comitatis - modern County. Under the Norman Conquest, the Earl became a local ruler, but his wife was described in Norman French, hence Countess.
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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 is the job of a viscount?
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.
What is a dukes wife called?
duchess
What is viocomtess?
A vicomtesse - note the spelling - is the wife or widow of a vicomte. That's the French versions. In English we talk of a viscount (the male) and viscountess, h is wife or widow.
What is countess?
The wife or widow of an earl or count; a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
What is a countess?
The wife or widow of an earl or count; a member of the British peerage ranking below a marquess and above a viscount
What has the author Marcy Stewart written?
Marcy Stewart has written: 'Charity's gambit' 'The Viscount Takes A Wife' 'The bridegroom and the baby'
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 Sidmouth created?
Viscount Sidmouth was created in 1805.
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.
