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Baron: The lowest title in the British and French peerage. A baron's wife or a woman who inherits or is granted the title is called a baroness. The title of baron was introduced to Great Britain in 1066 after the Normans took power. The king bestowed land and the title of baron to some of his men for their service. These men could give this land and the title to their oldest sons. Eventually the barons became divided into greater and lesser barons, depending on how much land they held. The greater barons eventually became earls and dukes. Lesser barons became the retainers. Currently, the title of baron is given by the British monarch for distinguished service or distinction in arts or letters. Barons may no longer give the title to their heirs. In other European countries, a baron may have various ranks. In Latin America, the baron (barón) was below the viscount (vizconde) and above a lord (señor). | Baron: The lowest title in the British and French peerage. A baron's wife or a woman who inherits or is granted the title is called a baroness. The title of baron was introduced to Great Britain in 1066 after the Normans took power. The king bestowed land and the title of baron to some of his men for their service. These men could give this land and the title to their oldest sons. Eventually the barons became divided into greater and lesser barons, depending on how much land they held. The greater barons eventually became earls and dukes. Lesser barons became the retainers. Currently, the title of baron is given by the British monarch for distinguished service or distinction in arts or letters. Barons may no longer give the title to their heirs. In other European countries, a baron may have various ranks. In Latin America, the baron (barón) was below the viscount (vizconde) and above a lord (señor). | ||
Baron, Scotland: A baron was the owner of a freehold estate even though he may have been a non-titled commoner. | Baron, Scotland: A baron was the owner of a freehold estate even though he may have been a non-titled commoner. | ||
Barón: The Spanish word for baron, a title of nobility ranking below a viscount (vizconde) and above a lord (señor). | Barón: The Spanish word for baron, a title of nobility ranking below a viscount (vizconde) and above a lord (señor). | ||
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Barony, Ireland: A land division within a county in Ireland. Baronies were originally held by Irish chieftains, who obtained or leased it from the kings of the provinces. Eventually baronies came to be used only for financial and administrative reasons. | Barony, Ireland: A land division within a county in Ireland. Baronies were originally held by Irish chieftains, who obtained or leased it from the kings of the provinces. Eventually baronies came to be used only for financial and administrative reasons. | ||
Barony, Scotland: A freehold estate created by direct grant with charter from the Crown, which carried with it both civil and criminal jurisdiction. | Barony, Scotland: A freehold estate created by direct grant with charter from the Crown, which carried with it both civil and criminal jurisdiction. | ||
Basic Search Strategies: The section of a research outline that describes a general process for conducting family history research. | Basic Search Strategies: The section of a research outline that describes a general process for conducting family history research. | ||
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Burgess: A resident of a city who has full rights of citizenship within the city. Tradesmen and craftsmen were burgesses. The term burgess can also refer to a freeman who lived in a rural area. In Scotland, a burgess is a craftsman or tradesman who lives and works within a burgh. | Burgess: A resident of a city who has full rights of citizenship within the city. Tradesmen and craftsmen were burgesses. The term burgess can also refer to a freeman who lived in a rural area. In Scotland, a burgess is a craftsman or tradesman who lives and works within a burgh. | ||
Burgh, Scotland: A city or town with a | Burgh, Scotland: A city or town with a charter. There are three types. Royal burghs have charters granted by the crown, and they send a representative to Parliament. Burghs of regality and barony have charters granted by either a lord of regality or a baron. They do not send representatives to Parliament. Also spelled borough. | ||
Burgh court, Scotland: A Scottish court with jurisdiction over a royal burgh. These courts handled minor civil offences. | Burgh court, Scotland: A Scottish court with jurisdiction over a royal burgh. These courts handled minor civil offences. | ||