The titles of nobility in' use in England are five, duke, marquess, eari, viscount, and baron. The first in point of rank and honour is that of duke, which is derived from the Latin "dux," signifying a commander or leader of an army. It is the firct title of dignity of the Royal family, but not of the highest antiquityT It is thought to have been introduced into England by Edward 111. about a year before he assumed the title of King of France. Then was Edward the Black Prince created Duke of Cornwall, the first duke in England after William the Conqueror. After this creation, the title of duke was frequently given especially to mambers of the royal family. Nevertheless, in the reign of Elizabeth, the whole order became extinct, and was not revived till James I. bestowed it on his favourite, George Villiers, who was made Duke of Buckingham.
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Auckland Star, Volume LXXVI, Issue 76, 31 March 1945, Page 3 (Supplement)
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