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Earl

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Peerage TitlesPlay
Learn the order of British nobility titles to understand 'earl's' position in the hierarchy. SlideShe studied the ranks: duke, marquess, earl, viscount, and baron.
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Count EquivalentPlay
'Earl' is equivalent to 'count' in many other European countries. SlideIn European history classes, the term 'count' is often used instead of 'earl'.
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Historical ContextPlay
Understanding British history helps grasp the significance and roles earls once had. SlideThe earl was responsible for governing a portion of the kingdom in medieval times.