👉 The term "ealdorman" is a title given to a medieval nobleman who served as a regent or a regency, often during times of civil war. This role was typically held by an older member of a family who had been granted the title and therefore had authority over their own realm. In medieval Europe, this type of position was often used in conjunction with other titles such as "king" (in the case of the English), "count" (in France) or "
