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A viscount is a European nobleman ranking below an earl or count but above a baron in the feudal hierarchy. The title historically granted its holder authority over a territory and was an important marker of social status and power in medieval and early modern society.
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- female form of label
- viskomtino
- different from
- burgrave
- Commons category
- Viscounts
- topic's main category
- Category:Viscounts
- male form of label
- vikontas
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