Baron

A Baron (male) or Baroness (female) is the seventh highest ranking hereditary title of nobility in the Kingdom of Pyrus. A Baron thus ranks only above the noble title of Lord, but below those of Grand Duke, Duke, Marquess, Earl, Count and Viscount.
The wife of a Baron is known as a Baroness. This is also the title of a woman who holds a Barony in her own right, however her husband does not receive any title. In the order of precedence in the Kingdom of Pyrus, Barons without state offices or positions generally take precedence after Viscounts and before Lords, in order of date of creation.
== Forms of Address ==
Begin: My Lord
Address: The Honourable The Lord [Name of Barony]
Speak to as: My Lord (formal and employees), Your Lordship or Lord [Name of Barony] (social)
Ceremonial, formal, or legal title: The Honourable [Forename] [Surname], [Number] Baron [Name of Barony]
== Coronet ==
A Pyrusian Baron is entitled to a coronet (a silver-gilt circlet, chased as jewelled but not actually gemmed) bearing six silver balls (pearls) on the rim of the circlet. The physical coronet is worn only at coronations. Any peer can bear his coronet of rank on his coat of arms above the shield.
== History ==
The first creation of a Baron was before 1514 when the title Baron of Falenlath was created for Lan-Krezlne Int, before the founding of the Kingdom of Pyrus in 1553, but recognised by King Molthrod as it had been inherited by his son, Bolgrad, when he was born in 1539.
There have been ninety-five Barons created; with six being merged with the crown, thirty-seven having been forfeit, and eight have become extinct. There are currently forty-four extant Baronies, the most ancient of which is the Baron of Civilis and the most recently created is the Baroness of Glacia.
== See Also ==
Peerage of Pyrus
List of Barons in the Kingdom of Pyrus
List of Baronies in the Kingdom of Pyrus
Category:Peerage of Pyrus