Aristocratic titles

Aristocratic titles are ranks or designations given to members of a noble or aristocratic class, often inherited or awarded by a sovereign. These titles—such as duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron—denote social hierarchy, land ownership, and privileges historically associated with nobility. They serve to recognize status, authority, and sometimes governance over certain territories. While their political power has diminished in many modern societies, these titles often retain cultural significance and are used ceremonially or socially to indicate heritage and rank within aristocratic traditions.