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The nobility is a class of titled people who often have special political and social privileges. The title of nobility is inherited or granted by the crown as a reward for performing a heroic deed or notable achievement or having a prominent political office. | [[Image:Thomastown Castle County Tipperary.jpg|thumb|right|337x235px]]The nobility is a class of titled people who often have special political and social privileges. The title of nobility is inherited or granted by the crown as a reward for performing a heroic deed or notable achievement or having a prominent political office. | ||
The British nobility has a well-defined order. The highest noblemen are peers. They hold the titles (in descending rank) of duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron. The peers are followed in rank by the gentry, whose titles include (also in descending rank) baronet, knight, esquire, and gentleman. Both peers and gentry are entitled to coats of arms. | The British nobility has a well-defined order. The highest noblemen are peers. They hold the titles (in descending rank) of duke, marquis, earl, viscount, and baron. The peers are followed in rank by the gentry, whose titles include (also in descending rank) baronet, knight, esquire, and gentleman. Both peers and gentry are entitled to coats of arms. | ||
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*[http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/#Ireland Directory of Royal Genealogical Data] | *[http://www3.dcs.hull.ac.uk/genealogy/royal/#Ireland Directory of Royal Genealogical Data] | ||
{{Place|Ireland}} | {{Place|Ireland}} | ||
[[Category:Ireland|Nobility]] | [[Category:Ireland|Nobility]] | ||