Ancient Aristocracy Overseas
Primarily between the 800s and the 13th century, (vassal) kingdoms and earldoms were created overseas. Norwegian aristocracy was thus not limited to mainland Norway, but appeared in and ruled parts of the British Isles as well as Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Several entities—kingdoms, city states, tributary territories, etcetera—were established or possessed by Norwegians or by their vassals. Other territories were included in the Kingdom.
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Famous quotes containing the words ancient and/or aristocracy:
“An ancient estate should always go to males. It is mighty foolish to let a stranger have it because he marries your daughter, and takes your name. As for an estate newly acquired by trade, you may give it, if you will, to the dog Towser, and let him keep his own name.”
—Samuel Johnson (1709–1784)
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—Anthony Trollope (1815–1882)