+Marquess is a hereditary title of nobility, ranking above an [Earl](/wiki/Earl) and below a [Duke](/wiki/Duke) in many European peerage systems. Historically, the title often signified a lord of a borderland or "march," holding special defensive responsibilities.
+## See also
+- [Nobility](/wiki/Nobility)
+- [Peerage](/wiki/Peerage)
+- [Titles](/wiki/Titles)
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