Viscount

A Viscount (male) or Viscountess (female) is the sixth highest ranking hereditary title of nobility in the Kingdom of Pyrus. A Viscount thus ranks above some other holders of a title of nobility (Baron and Lord), but below those of Grand Duke, Duke, Marquess, Earl and Count.
The wife of an Visount is known as a Viscountess. This is also the title of a woman who holds a Viscountcy in her own right, however her husband does not receive any title. In the order of precedence in the Kingdom of Pyrus, Viscounts without state offices or positions generally take precedence after Counts and before Barons, in order of date of creation.
== Forms of Address ==
Begin: My Lord
Address: The Right Honourable The Viscount [Name of Viscountcy]
Speak to as: My Lord (formal and employees), Your Lordship or Lord [Name of Viscountcy] (social)
Ceremonial, formal, or legal title: The Right Honourable [Forename] [Surname], [Number] Viscount [Name of Viscountcy]
== Coronet ==
A Pyrusian Viscount is entitled to a coronet (a silver-gilt circlet, chased as jewelled but not actually gemmed) bearing sixteen 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 Viscount was before 1610 when Queen Ulanar created the title Viscount of Civilis for Uxan Zalar.
There have been six Viscounts created, but all Viscount titles, but one, have been forfeit or merged with the crown. The only currently extant Viscountcy is the Viscountcy of Baddacon.
== See Also ==
Peerage of Pyrus
List of Viscounts in the Kingdom of Pyrus
List of Viscountcies in the Kingdom of Pyrus
Category:Peerage of Pyrus