Nobility in Your Nation

[Concordant America]

No nobility titles here. We are an anarcho capitalist society, we have had no special interest groups ever!

[DragonKhorse]

In the nation of DKH, citizens rise and fall according to their merits. Anyone may call themselves whatever they want, which has led to more than one citizen declaring themselves General Kassad. More than one citizen has also learnt that Colonel Kassad, head of DKH is also an excellent unarmed fighter who dislikes being imitated, or bossed around by citizens.

[Cookesland]

We've no nobility and never have, the only people in the country with hereditary titles are deposed monarchs who reside in our nation.

[Romaela Microptera]

Nobility is only recognized through Queen born Warriors, but they are already notified as "Royalty" and get a massive tax cut (99%)

[Of the Quendi]

The Most Serene Republic of the Quendi has a nobility (I will expand on this latter)

[Thrinia]

We have 3 Noble families:
The Borgia family.
The De Luna family.
The Savonarola family.
But they are not richer than most citizens
(except for the Borgia family )

[Allrule]

No, we don't give out titles of nobility.

Yours,

[Kreanoltha]

There is nobility in Imperial Republic Kreanoltha, which is awarded on a meritocratic basis, for things such as conspicuous honor in battle, significant scientific advancement, or making unbelievably large amounts of money. It can be passed on to heirs, but it only caries ceremonial weight and has no economic privileges attached to it. Those with titles of nobility usually have estate, but they're all privately bought, owned, and operated. It is still a great honor to earn a title of nobility however. In Kreanoltha we have the Order of the Astera which is as follows: Grand Lord of the Astera > Lord >Lord Count > Grand Count > Count of the Astera > Count > Lord Duke > Grand Duke > Duke > Viseduke > Lord Baron > Baron > Lord Earl > Earl > Viseearl.

It is important to separate nobility from serfdom. Serfdom is considered a barbaric institution in Kreanoltha, and it is outlawed in the Republic.

[Beneravia]

The titles and estates were established during the late 1300s. But in 1843, the estates and all traces of feudalism were abolished to unite the Grand Duchy under a stronger ruler. The nobles were allowed to keep 100 acre plots and titles, but lost the serfs and direct taxes from them. Currently nobles maintain the titles and plots, but have no real power except for the Grand Duke and Royal Family, the Van Wittendorfs.

[Narjat]

Yes we have nobles here.
In coffins.

[Mikedor]

Yes we have nobles here.
In coffins.

Savages!

[Georgism]

Yes; Me.

[TurtleShroom]

Titles, heridity, and, as such, nobility all exist in the Republic.

The TurtleShroom government, mainly the heads of state, can and do grant titles and small estates (usually an acre or two) to those who have truly earned such a privelage. These titles and estates are given based on merit. Anyone can recieve it, for any reason so deemed by the government. Examples include war heroes or heroines, scientific pioneers, successful businessmen, etc. etc. etc. .

Benefits of holding any title include a sash and a medal (though one or both of these must be worn at all times in public), a five percent discount at all public/government-operated gift shops, a laminated card designating the title, and the privelage of getting to ring the bell at the Stock Exchange, or the bell at the Chancellary to call the heads of state to begin their day, or other bells of priority. Congress would have had a bell, but the capitol building is an amusement park.

The title can either be kept until death or passed down by heritidy (at the noble's choice, though). If the noble does not specifically state such in his will, it goes to his firstborn male, unless, of course, the noble is a mushroom. Anyone can be designated the Heir of the title in the noble's will, or the noble can order his title to vanish at death. If not specified, the title is automatically given to the firstborn male. Mushrooms, as they reproduce asexually, lack gender, and can't trace kids, lose their title at death.

Nobility from other nations are recognized in full, to the point of calling the noble by his title.

The country can give titles to foreigners as well.

Serfdom never existed in TurtleShroom, and neither did a specific noble body. Military officials are promoted on merit, not title.

Like any creature in TurtleShroom, all nobles are taxed, as are the estates they recieve. Only the two heads of state don't have to pay taxes.

[Grand Catalonia]

We have nobility, all empires do.

[Manticore Reborn]

The Kingdom of Manticore Reborn has nobility but this does not define a social class that is seen as superior. Possessing a peerage in the Kingdom of Manticore Reborn allows the person to sit in the House of Lords upon approve of the sitting members of the Lords. Persons can be elevated to peers by the monarch with the approval of the House of Lords and the House of Lords may strip someone of their peerage.

[Grand Catalonia]

The Kingdom of Manticore Reborn has nobility but this does not define a social class that is seen as superior. Possessing a peerage in the Kingdom of Manticore Reborn allows the person to sit in the House of Lords upon approve of the sitting members of the Lords. Persons can be elevated to peers by the monarch with the approval of the House of Lords and the House of Lords may strip someone of their peerage.

I wish you had a factbook. I would love to read it and look about your government.

[Manticore Reborn]

The Kingdom of Manticore Reborn has nobility but this does not define a social class that is seen as superior. Possessing a peerage in the Kingdom of Manticore Reborn allows the person to sit in the House of Lords upon approve of the sitting members of the Lords. Persons can be elevated to peers by the monarch with the approval of the House of Lords and the House of Lords may strip someone of their peerage.

I wish you had a factbook. I would love to read it and look about your government.

Did you look at me signature? I have a factbook and an Wiki--I would recommend the Wiki as I found the Factbook too difficult to maintain and the Wiki more accurate to what my nation "is".

[Voerdeland]

We have aristocrats here, but their position isn't recognized by the federal government.

[Dungeyland]

Nobility is based on the UK, but is kinda elected for life: Will update later.

[Grand Catalonia]

Nobility is based on the UK, but is kinda elected for life: Will update later.

Our nobility is divided into the following ranks, from the highest to lowest:

Grand Prince

Prince

Grand Duke

Arch-duke

Duke

Viscount

Count

Earl

Lord

Marquess

Burg-rave

Knight

Baron

Mister

[Gray Army]

Our Government is run by Birthright really, but if a member of the Imperial Government cannot bring up a Son or daughter, the positions comes up for election, and/or if the Son/Daughter proves to incompetent upon coming of age, they are treated as Citizens, NOT Government officials.

[The Anglo-Saxon Empire]

Nobility exists in the Anglo-Saxon Empire, and as in the past all nobles must either join the Anglo-Saxon military, or pay an additional 20% of their income as taxes. The Emperor has the right to strip a noble of their rank, and promote an individual to the nobility. The nobility is divided into two groups, regular nobles, who pass on ranks of nobility to their children, and are legally able to work as regional governors, and members of the Witenagemot. Regular nobles can be stripped of their rank by the Emperor, but honorary nobles, citizen, and non-citizens cannot be promoted to regular nobles unless both the Emperor, and 3/4ths of the Witenagemot approve of it. The children of regular nobles will also be members of the nobility. The second type of nobles are honorary nobles. Honorary nobles can be given the rank by either the Emperor, or with the approval of 3/4ths of the Witenagemot, they can become regional governors, but cannot become members of the Witenagemot. The children of honorary nobles will not be born as nobles, and all officers accepted into the Anglo-Saxon military are made honorary nobles

[The Anglo-Saxon Empire]

Nobility is based on the UK, but is kinda elected for life: Will update later.

Our nobility is divided into the following ranks, from the highest to lowest:

Grand Prince

Prince

Grand Duke

Arch-duke

Duke

Viscount

Count

Earl

Lord

Marquess

Burg-rave

Knight

Baron

Mister

Besides the fact that mister isn't a rank of nobility, why do knights outrank barons?

[Grand Catalonia]

Nobility is based on the UK, but is kinda elected for life: Will update later.

Our nobility is divided into the following ranks, from the highest to lowest:

Grand Prince

Prince

Grand Duke

Arch-duke

Duke

Viscount

Count

Earl

Lord

Marquess

Burg-rave

Knight

Baron

Mister

Besides the fact that mister isn't a rank of nobility, why do knights outrank barons?

Mister is a servant noble, like a noble-woman serving another one. Also knights outrank barons because they are more honorable in our eyes.

[The Anglo-Saxon Empire]

Nobility exists in the Anglo-Saxon Empire, and as in the past all nobles must either join the Anglo-Saxon military, or pay an additional 20% of their income as taxes. The Emperor has the right to strip a noble of their rank, and promote an individual to the nobility. The nobility is divided into two groups, regular nobles, who pass on ranks of nobility to their children, and are legally able to work as regional governors, and members of the Witenagemot. Regular nobles can be stripped of their rank by the Emperor, but honorary nobles, citizen, and non-citizens cannot be promoted to regular nobles unless both the Emperor, and 3/4ths of the Witenagemot approve of it. The children of regular nobles will also be members of the nobility. The second type of nobles are honorary nobles. Honorary nobles can be given the rank by either the Emperor, or with the approval of 3/4ths of the Witenagemot, they can become regional governors, but cannot become members of the Witenagemot. The children of honorary nobles will not be born as nobles.

Is nobility attainable by a commoner wedding a noble or only for the children?

Only the children. It is also viewed as rather disgraceful for a noble to marry anyone below the rank of citizen (people who have served in the military for at least 4 years, and have the right to be promoted to ranks of nobility and the right to speak before the Witenagemot).