Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Archduchess

👉 The term "archduchess" is derived from the German word "Archdecker," which means "archbishop of the bishop." It was an honorific title used by Holy Roman Emperors (later known as Holy Roman Empires) to honor their respective bishops, who were also the heads of the archdiocese. The term has been adapted into a title for various other German nobles and kings, including the Duchesses of Hohenzollern, who are members of

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👉 In German, "archduchesses" refers to a higher rank of nobility in Germany. It is used to denote specific noble titles or families within the realm of the Holy Roman Empire. The term was introduced by Emperor Charles V (1503-1568) during his reign as King of Bohemia and Lusatia, who appointed the first "archduchess" of Brandenburg-Ansbach in 1549.

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