Portuguese Nobility - Noble Ranks

Noble Ranks

Noble Titles of Portugal
Titles
Dukedoms of Portugal
Marquessates of Portugal
Counties of Portugal
Viscountcies of Portugal
Baronies of Portugal

In Portuguese Nobility the levels of nobility are as follows:

  1. Royal Dukedoms
  2. Hereditery Dukedoms
  3. Marquessates
  4. Counties
  5. Viscountcies
  6. Baronies
  7. Lordships
  8. Majorats
  9. Fidalgos

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