Duke

A Duke (male) or Duchess (female) is the second highest ranking hereditary title of nobility in the Kingdom of Pyrus. A Duke thus ranks above all other holders of a title of nobility (Marquess, Earl, Count, Viscount, Baron and Lord), except Grand Duke.
The wife of a Duke is known as a Duchess. This is also the title of a woman who holds a Dukedom in her own right, however her husband does not receive any title. In the order of precedence in the Kingdom of Pyrus, Dukes without state offices or positions generally take precedence after Grand Dukes and before Marquesses.
== Forms of Address ==
Begin: My Lord Duke
Address: His Grace the Duke [Name of Duchy]
Speak to as: Your Grace (formal and employees), Duke (social)
Ceremonial, formal, or legal title: The Most High, Noble and Potent Prince His Grace [Forename], Duke [Name of Duchy]
== Coronet ==
A Pyrusian Duke is entitled to a coronet (a silver-gilt circlet, chased as jewelled but not actually gemmed) bearing eight conventional strawberry leaves 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 Duke was before 1st January 1750 when the title of Duke of Pearlpec was created for Brocvale Loholt.
There have been ten Dukes created, but all Duke titles have been forfeit. There are currently no extant Duchies
== See Also ==
Peerage of Pyrus
List of Dukes in the Kingdom of Pyrus
List of Duchies in the Kingdom of Pyrus
Category:Peerage of Pyrus