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Type Words
Synonyms dukedom
Type of demesne, domain, land

Examples of duchy

duchy
In 1664 the territory of Massa became a duchy and Carrara became a principality.
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After the Siege of Pavia in 774, Charlemagne allowed Hrodgaud to keep the duchy.
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Nassau County, established in 1824, was named after the German duchy of Nassau.
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That, they recall, was roughly what happened to the remains of the grand duchy.
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The Swiss later restored the duchy of Milan to Ludovico's son, Maximilian Sforza.
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The principal activity of the duchy is the management of its land and properties.
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Under a charter of 1421, the duchy passes to the sovereign's eldest son and heir.
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On her death, in September 1531, the duchy returned into the king's possession.
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The duchy of Friuli was from the start one of the most important Lombard duchies.
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  • The domain controlled by a duke or duchess
  • The Lombard duchies were the main political organizations created by the Lombards in Italy.
  • Is an affluent area close to central Harrogate where most of the houses are large detached homes or large detached homes converted into apartments. There are several private schools in this area, most notably Harrogate Ladies College. There is also a golf club and open countryside for walks etc.
  • Very sadly now defunct, a vendor of burgers at CTCRM
  • Duchy the territory of a duke