burgraves

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Scope note
People in medieval Germany and later who were appointed as the judicial and military representatives of the king in a burg, which was a fortified town. Eventually the title became hereditary and was associated with not only the burg but also the surrounding domain.
burgraves
Accepted term: 18-Nov-2024