👉 In the context of history, a "duke" is a title given to an individual who was granted royal status by the ruler of a specific dynasty, often during the reigns of kings or queens. This title typically corresponds to the peerage system in Europe, where nobility can be elevated to the rank of Duke. The term "archduke" is derived from the Latin word "arch", which means "chief," and "ducus," meaning "king." Therefore, a "
