Marquess

A Marquess (or Marquis) (male) or Marchioness (female) is the third highest ranking hereditary title of nobility in the Kingdom of Pyrus. A Marquess thus ranks above most other holders of a title of nobility (Earl, Count, Viscount, Baron and Lord), but below those of Grand Duke and Duke.
The wife of a Marquess is known as a Marchioness. This is also the title of a woman who holds a Marquessate in her own right, however her husband does not receive any title. In the order of precedence in the Kingdom of Pyrus, Marquesses without state offices or positions generally take precedence after Dukes and before Earls, in order of date of creation.
== Forms of Address ==
Begin: My Lord Marquess
Address: The Most Honourable The Marquess [Name of Marquessate]
Speak to as: My Lord (formal and employees), Your Lordship or Lord [Name of Marquessate] (social)
Ceremonial, formal, or legal title: The Most Honourable [Forename] [Surname], [Number] Marquess [Name of Marquessate]
== Coronet ==
A Pyrusian Marquess is entitled to a coronet (a silver-gilt circlet, chased as jewelled but not actually gemmed) bearing four conventional strawberry leaves and four 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 Marquess was on 1st January 1772 when King Balin created the title Marquis of the Southern Isles for his grandson, Prince Celasin.
There have only been two Marquesses created, but all Marquess titles have been forfeit. There are currently no extant Marquessates
== See Also ==
Peerage of Pyrus
List of Marquesses in the Kingdom of Pyrus
List of Marquessates in the Kingdom of Pyrus
Category:Peerage of Pyrus