baronet

thumb|right|190px|Neck decoration for baronets, depicting the Red Hand of Ulster A baronet ( or ; abbreviated Bart or Bt) or the female equivalent, a baronetess (, , or ; abbreviation Btss), is the holder of a baronetcy, a hereditary title awarded by the British Crown. Baronets rank below barons and knights of the Garter and the Thistle, but above all other knights.

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History of the term
Conventions
Addressing a baronet and the wife of a baronet
Baronetess
Territorial designations
Baronetcies with special remainders
Heraldic badges
Red Hand of Ulster
Arms of Nova Scotia
Number of baronetcies
Baronetage decline since 1965
Premier Baronet
England
Scotland
Ireland
Baronetcies conferred upon British expatriates and non-British nationals
In fiction
See also
References and sources
External links

The title of baronet is mentioned as early as the 14th century; however, in its current usage it was created by James I of England in 1611 as a means of raising funds for the crown.

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