More From encyclopedia.com
British and Irish History , duke. The title of duke, derived from the latin ‘dux’, is the highest in the peerage and until 1448 was restricted to members of the royal family. In… James Buchanan Duke , James Buchanan Duke (1856–1925) was a driving force in the development of the U.S. tobacco industry. Through innovative marketing and production tech… Guise , The most illustrious branch of the House of Lorraine, named after the town of Guise. It rose to the peak of its power in the 16th century.
Claude, fi… Thomas Mowbray 1st Duke Of Norfolk , Norfolk, Thomas Mowbray, 1st duke of (1366–99). Mowbray was created earl of Nottingham on succeeding to his elder brother's lands in 1383, and receiv… George Villiers 2d Duke Of Buckingham , Buckingham, George Villiers, 2d duke of
George Villiers Buckingham, 2d duke of, 1628–87, English courtier; son of the 1st duke. Brought up with the r… Richard Talbot Duke And Earl Of Tyrconnel , Tyrconnel, Richard Talbot, 1st Earl (I) (1630–91). Talbot, a younger son from Co. Kildare, fought for the king in the 1640s and escaped from the dest…
You Might Also Like
NEARBY TERMS
Louise de Brézé (fl. 1555)