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The nobility is a class of people who had special political and social status. Members of this class had titles such as Baron [''Baron''], Duke [''Hertog''], Count [''Graaf''], and Knight (Sir) [''Ridder'']. Noble status was usually inherited. It originated with people who had power, influence, and land in ancient times or who received a grant of nobility from a king. | The nobility is a class of people who had special political and social status. Members of this class had titles such as Baron [''Baron''], Duke [''Hertog''], Count [''Graaf''], and Knight (Sir) [''Ridder'']. Noble status was usually inherited. It originated with people who had power, influence, and land in ancient times or who received a grant of nobility from a king. |
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