Marquis
From Cunnan
A marquis was originally the title used for the lord who ruled the Marches or similar frontier lands. It eventually became a rank between dukes and counts. In England, a marquis was between a duke and an earl, or the eldest son of a duke. It was first used in England in 1385.
A marchioness is the female equivalent of a marquis. It is a title used by the wife of a marquis, the eldest daughter of a duke or lady holding the rank in her own right.
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Marquis in the SCA
There is no rank that is equivalent to marquis in the SCA. No sad marquis for them!
