Marquis

In the Kingdom of Amur a Marquis is Equal to a Duke but has no land. Below the King and above an Earl, Viscount, and Baron.

Qualifications

An honorific title, bestowment is up to the King and usually follows great boons.

Appointment

A ceremony is held by the King and in front of the other nobles.

Duties

Few Duties, other than to act as a member of the Peerage.

Benefits

Purely Political in nature, a Marquis may try and leverage the fact that they often have the ear of the King for Monetary gain.

Grounds for Removal/Dismissal

Removal is rare before death. However accelerated death is a possibility.

Type

Nobility, Honorific / Ceremonial

Form of Address

The Most Honourable

Alternative Naming

Marquisness

Reports directly to

King

Related Organizations

• Kingdom of Amur