Count

A Count (male) or Countess (female) is the fifth highest ranking hereditary title of nobility in the Kingdom of Pyrus. A Count thus ranks above several other holders of a title of nobility (Viscount, Baron and Lord), but below those of Grand Duke, Duke, Marquess and Earl.
The wife of an Count is known as a Countess. This is also the title of a woman who holds a County in her own right, however her husband does not receive any title. In the order of precedence in the Kingdom of Pyrus, Counts without state offices or positions generally take precedence after Earls and before Viscounts, in order of date of creation.
== Forms of Address ==
Begin: My Lord
Address: The Right Honourable The Count [Name of County]
Speak to as: My Lord (formal and employees), Your Lordship or Lord [Name of County] (social)
Ceremonial, formal, or legal title: The Right Honourable [Forename] [Surname], [Number] Count [Name of County]
== Coronet ==
A Pyrusian Count is entitled to a coronet (a silver-gilt circlet) bearing eight conventional strawberry leaves and eight 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 Count was on 1st January 1753 when King Balin created the title Count of Bachstadtshire for Crelna Vorty.
There have been thirteen Counts created, but all Count titles, but one, have been forfeit. The only currently extant County is the County of Milberg.
== See Also ==
Peerage of Pyrus
List of Counts in the Kingdom of Pyrus
List of Counties in the Kingdom of Pyrus
Category:Peerage of Pyrus