English Barons

English Barons are members of the aristocratic titled class historically ranking below dukes and marquesses but above knights. Traditionally, barons held significant land and power, often granted by the monarchy as a reward for service or loyalty. In modern times, the title is mostly ceremonial, awarded as part of the peerage system, and may be inherited or bestowed. Barons typically sit in the House of Lords (prior to reforms) and are recognized as part of the UK's noble hierarchy, symbolizing social status, landownership, and historical privilege within English society.