Cypriot nobility

Cypriot nobility refers to the noble families and aristocratic class historically present in Cyprus, often linked to the island’s rulers and influential landowners. This social class emerged through centuries of Venetian, Ottoman, and British rule, with titles granted or inherited, conferring social status, land rights, and political influence. While nobility in Cyprus was not as formalized or prestigious as in some European countries, it played a significant role in local governance, culture, and social hierarchy, maintaining their status through land ownership and social connections until modern changes diminished the prominence of noble titles.