marquessate
Britishnoun
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In 1926 he attained the marquessate, may die a duke.
From Time Magazine Archive
Dalhousie’s family consisted of two daughters, and the marquessate became extinct at his death.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various
His eldest son, Henry, succeeded him in the marquessate; but the title passed rapidly in succession to the 3rd, 4th and 5th marquesses.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Part 1, Slice 1 by Various
He returned to England in 1793, received a marquessate and a seat in the privy council, and was made master-general of the ordnance with a place in the Cabinet.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 4 "Coquelin" to "Costume" by Various
He was twice married, but had no direct heirs, and on his death in 1680 the marquessate became extinct.
From Lady Mary Wortley Montague Her Life and Letters (1689-1762) by Melville, Lewis
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