👉 Marchionesses are a type of noblewoman in medieval and early modern Europe, often associated with nobility or the clergy. They were women who held the title of Marchioness, which was granted to members of the Church of England's Order of the Marchioness (which later evolved into the English Marchioness Association). These ladies were not typically related to the aristocracy and were usually chosen for their social status rather than their political power. The term "Marchioness" was
