vicontiel

Meanings

• noun

  Term used in the Middle Ages to refer to a local ruler in southern France, subordinate to a count.

  - "The vicontiel ruled over a small territory in Provence."
  - "The vicontiel was responsible for maintaining law and order in his domain."

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Variants

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viscount , viscountcies , viscountcy , viscounties , viscounts , viscounty

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Etymology

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From Old French 'vicomte', meaning 'deputy count'.

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Trivia

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1. The title of vicontiel was used primarily in southern France and Italy.

2. The last vicontial ruler in Avignon was Marie-Joseph de Castellane, who ruled from 1859 to 1942.

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1. feudalism: The political and social system in medieval Europe characterized by the relationship between lords and vassals, based on land tenure and military service.

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Culture

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The title of a vicontiel was hereditary and passed down through generations. Vicontiels were important figures in the feudal system and played a role in both local and regional politics.

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1. mnemonics
   

   - To remember the meaning of vicontiel, think of it as a 'deputy count'.

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