earldom Antonyms
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Meaning of earldom
earldom (n)
the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess
the domain controlled by an earl or count or countess
earldom (n.)
The jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial possessions of an earl.
The status, title, or dignity of an earl.
earldom Sentence Examples
- Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, rose to power in 1053 and was later crowned King of England.
- The earldom of Huntingdon was granted to David, Earl of Huntingdon, in 1136 by King Stephen.
- The earldom of Gloucester was created in 1121 for Robert of Gloucester, the illegitimate son of Henry I of England.
- The earldom of Chester was first created in 1071 for Hugh d'Avranches, also known as Hugh Lupus, by William the Conqueror.
- The earldom of Warwick was created in 1086 for Henry de Beaumont, who was the son of Roger de Beaumont, Earl of Meulan.
- The earldom of Arundel was created in 1138 for William d'Aubigny, who was a close ally of King Stephen.
- The earldom of Derby was created in 1138 for Robert de Ferrers, who was a supporter of Empress Matilda.
- The earldom of Pembroke was created in 1138 for Gilbert de Clare, who was a supporter of Empress Matilda.
- The earldom of Salisbury was created in 1143 for Patrick, Earl of Salisbury, who was a close ally of King Stephen.
- The earldom of Norfolk was created in 1312 for Thomas of Brotherton, who was the son of King Edward I of England.
FAQs About the word earldom
the dignity or rank or position of an earl or countess, the domain controlled by an earl or count or countessThe jurisdiction of an earl; the territorial posses
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Harold Godwinson, Earl of Wessex, rose to power in 1053 and was later crowned King of England.
The earldom of Huntingdon was granted to David, Earl of Huntingdon, in 1136 by King Stephen.
The earldom of Gloucester was created in 1121 for Robert of Gloucester, the illegitimate son of Henry I of England.
The earldom of Chester was first created in 1071 for Hugh d'Avranches, also known as Hugh Lupus, by William the Conqueror.
