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Duchesses (noblewomen)

Scope note

European noblewomen holding a duchy, or who are the wives or widows of dukes, ranking highest in the peerage.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000156290

Broader Terms used

noblewomen

Equivalent Terms used

duchess's
duchesses'
duchess

Created

13yrs ago

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