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''[[Italy Genealogy|Italy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Italy_Nobility|Nobility]]'' | {{Italy-sidebar}}''[[Italy Genealogy|Italy]] [[Image:Gotoarrow.png]] [[Italy_Nobility|Nobility]]'' | ||
Historically, Italy was made up of several kingdoms and principalities, each of which had its own nobility; therefore, titles of nobility were common in Italy. Titles of nobility were granted to people who did favors for royalty, people who performed military service, and some people who were wealthy enough to purchase them. | Historically, Italy was made up of several kingdoms and principalities, each of which had its own nobility; therefore, titles of nobility were common in Italy. Titles of nobility were granted to people who did favors for royalty, people who performed military service, and some people who were wealthy enough to purchase them. | ||