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Members of the Diadochian nobility have ancestral seats in the country and a home in the capital as well. Some of the richest families in Diadochia have several houses in the country and several in Atlantis as well. The leading noble families of Diadochia with residences in the capital continuously try to outdo one another in the building of residences in Atlantis.  
 
Members of the Diadochian nobility have ancestral seats in the country and a home in the capital as well. Some of the richest families in Diadochia have several houses in the country and several in Atlantis as well. The leading noble families of Diadochia with residences in the capital continuously try to outdo one another in the building of residences in Atlantis.  
 
===Crown and Cornets of rank===
 
===Crown and Cornets of rank===
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{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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|[[File:Crown of Saint Alexios (Heraldry).png|75px]]
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|Sovereign - [[St Alexios' Crown]]
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|[[File:Imperial Crown of Diadochia (Heraldry).png|75px]]
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|Sovereign - Crown of Diadochia
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|[[File:Holy Crown of Magaria (Heraldry).png|75px]]
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|Sovereign - Holy Crown of Magaria
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|[[File:Crown of Moesia (Heraldry).png|75px]]
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|Sovereign -  Crown of Moesia
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|[[File:Crown of Sarmatia (Heraldry).png|75px]]
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|Sovereign -  Crown of Sarmatia
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|[[File:Crown of Galicia (Heraldry).png|75px]]
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|Sovereign - Crown of Galicia
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|-
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|[[File:Archducal Coronet of Atlantida (Heraldry).png|75px]]
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|Sovereign - Archducal hat of Atlantida
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|[[File:Coronet of the Diadochian Heir Apparent.png|75px]]
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|Heir Apparent
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|[[File:Coronet of a Porphyrogennitos (Fils de Diadochia).png|75px]]
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|Prince or Princess - [[Porphyrogennitos]] (Fils de Diadochia) Sons and daughters of a reigning or former sovereign
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|[[File:Coronet of a Child of the Diadochian Heir Apparent.png|75px]]
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|Prince or Princess - children of the Heir Apparent and [[Nobelissimos]] (Petit-fils de Diadochia), grandchildren of the Emperor
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|[[File:Coronet of a Nobelissimos.png|75px]]
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|Prince or Princess - children of other sons of the Sovereign. Other princes or princesses.
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|[[File:Coronet of a Sebastos.png|75px]]
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|Prince or Princess - Princes of the blood or [[Sebastos]].
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|-
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|[[File:Coronet of a Diadochian Duke.png|75px]]
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|Duke
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|[[File:Coronet of a Diadochian Marquess.png|75px]]
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|Marquess
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|[[File:Coronet of a Diadochian Earl.png|75px]]
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|Earl
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|[[File:Coronet of a Diadochian Viscount.png|75px]]
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|Viscount
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|[[File:Coronet of a Diadochian Baron.png|75px]]
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|Peerage Baron
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|[[File:Coronet of a Hereditary Knight.png|75px]]
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|Hereditary Knight (Chevaliér/Archon)
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|-
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|}
  
 
==Titles of Nobility==
 
==Titles of Nobility==
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==Diadochian Peerage==
 
==Diadochian Peerage==
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{{Main|Peerage of Diadochia}}
 
===Dukes in Diadochia===
 
===Dukes in Diadochia===
 
The Diadochian title of '''Duke''' or (Greek: '''Doúkas''') is the highest and most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Duke is a '''Duchess''' or (Greek: '''Doúkissa''') by marriage. A women who holds a dukedom in her own right is called a Duchess as well. Alongside the Marquesses, Earls, and the Viscounts this close inner circle possesses enormous riches and lands. Dukes have great influence at the Imperial court of Diadochia and play an important role in the political arena. Today, the fortunes of the Diadochian ducal families are among the biggest fortunes in the country.  
 
The Diadochian title of '''Duke''' or (Greek: '''Doúkas''') is the highest and most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Duke is a '''Duchess''' or (Greek: '''Doúkissa''') by marriage. A women who holds a dukedom in her own right is called a Duchess as well. Alongside the Marquesses, Earls, and the Viscounts this close inner circle possesses enormous riches and lands. Dukes have great influence at the Imperial court of Diadochia and play an important role in the political arena. Today, the fortunes of the Diadochian ducal families are among the biggest fortunes in the country.  
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===Barons in Diadochia===
 
===Barons in Diadochia===
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The Diadochian title of '''Baron''' or (Greek: '''Varónos''') is the fifth highest and the lowest hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Baron is a '''Baroness''' or (Greek: '''Varónis''') by marriage. A women who holds a barony in her own right is called a Baroness as well. Despite being at the very bottom of the Diadochian Peerage, Barons are highly respected and Baronial titles are some of the oldest in the country. Some Baronial titles date back over a thousand years.  
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The Diadochian title of '''Baron''' or (Greek: '''Varónos''') is the fifth highest and the lowest hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Baron is a '''Baroness''' or (Greek: '''Varónis''') by marriage. A women who holds a barony in her own right is called a Baroness as well. Despite being at the very bottom of the Diadochian Peerage, Barons are highly respected and Baronial titles are some of the oldest in the country. Some Baronial titles date back over a thousand years.
  
 
==List of Noble Families of Diadochia==
 
==List of Noble Families of Diadochia==
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* [[Avalishvili family]] (Kolchída)
 
* [[Avalishvili family]] (Kolchída)
 
* [[Axouch family]]
 
* [[Axouch family]]
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===B===
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* [[Babadishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Bagawanean family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Bagdasarian family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Baïanas family]]
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* [[Balsamon family]]
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* [[Baratashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Batthyány family]] (Magaria-Illyría)
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* [[Bebutashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Begtabegishvili family]] (Amnion-Kolchída)
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* [[Berislavići Grabarski family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Berislavići Trogirski family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Berislavići Vrhrički family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Boêdromios family]]
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* [[Bona family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Bondić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Botaneiates family]]
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* [[Boumbalis family]]
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* [[Bourtzes family]]
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* [[Branas family]]
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* [[Bringas family]]
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* [[Bryennios family]]
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* [[Bznuni family]] (Amnion)
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===C===
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* [[Chalkokondyles family]]
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* [[Chandrenos family]]
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* [[Chavchavadze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Cheilas family]]
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* [[Cherkezishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Cerva family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Chichua family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Chikovani family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Chkhetidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Cholokashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Choniates family]]
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* [[Chortatzis family]]
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* [[Choumnos family]]
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* [[Chrysaphes family]]
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* [[Chrysoloras family]]
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* [[Crispos family]]
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* [[Crnković family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Cseszneky family]] (Magaria-Illyría)
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===D===
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* [[Dadeshkeliani family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Dadiani family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Dalassenos family]]
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* [[Daphnaiê family]]
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* [[Darchidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Dekapolites family]]
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* [[Dekatêphoros family]]
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* [[Delios family]]
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* [[Delphinios family]]
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* [[Delphos family]]
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* [[Dermokaites family]]‎
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* [[Dgebuadze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Diamandis family]]
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* [[Diasamidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Diasorenos family]]
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* [[Dimaksean family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Diogenes family‎]]
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* [[Dionysiou family]]
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* [[Diplovatatzes family]]
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* [[Dokeianos family]]
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* [[Domagojević family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Dômatitês family]]
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* [[Doritis family]]
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* [[Doukas family‎]]
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* [[Doux family]]
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* [[Dragaš family]] (Dalmatia)
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* [[Drašković] family]] (Illyría)
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===E===
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* [[Efploías family]]
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* [[Eirenikos family]]
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* [[Enagônios family]]
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* [[Ennosigaios family]]
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* [[Enyalios family]]
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* [[Epimêlios family]]
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* [[Epogmie family]]
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* [[Erdődy family]] (Magaria-Illyría)
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* [[Erikydês family]]
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* [[Eriounês family]]
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* [[Ermis family]]
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* [[Euênemos family]]
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* [[Eustephanos family]]
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* [[Exazenos family]]
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* [[Eyrkinê family]]
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===F===
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* [[Fabius family]]
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* [[Foúxia family]]
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* [[Frankopan family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Frankópoulos family]]
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===G===
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* [[Gabras family]]‎
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* [[Garay family]] (Magaria-Illyría)
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* [[Gateloúzon family]]
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* [[Gavalas family]]
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* Geganios family
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* [[Gelovani family]] (Kolchída)
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* Geranios family
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* [[Getaldić family]] (Illyría)
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* Giakoumelos family
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* Gigantoletis family
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* [[Glabas family]]
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* [[Gnuni family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Gorgolaphas family]]
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* [[Gradić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Gregorid family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Gryneios family]]
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* [[Gučetić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Gugunava family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Gundulić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Guramishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Gurgenidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Gurieli family]] (Kolchída)
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===H===
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* [[Hêgemonê family]]
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* [[Hêniokhê family]]
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* [[€Herkyna family]]
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* [[Hermêneutês family]]
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* [[Hethumid family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Hippios family]]
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* [[Hippokourios family]]
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* [[Hôplismenê family]]
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* [[Horios family]]
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* [[Hrvatinić family]] (Illyría-Pannonia)
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* [[Hyetios family]]
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* [[Hymniê family]]
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* [[Hypatos family]]
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===I===
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* [[Iagaris family]]
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* [[Iashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Ilok family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Isávron family]]
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* [[Ismênios family]]
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* [[Isthmios family]]
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* [[Ioúlios family]]
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===J===
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* [[Jandieri family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Japaridze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Jaqeli family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Javakhishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Jelačić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Jorjadze family]](Kolchída)
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===K===
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* [[Kabakes family]]
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* [[Kaballarios family‎]]
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* [[Kabasilas family‎]]
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* [[Kabužić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Kakhaberidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Kalafatis family]]
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* [[Kalamanos family]]
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* [[Kallergis family]]
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* [[Kalothetos family‎]]
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* [[Kamateros family‎]]
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* [[Kamsarakan family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Kantakouzenos family]]
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* Kapétou family
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* Karpophoros family
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* Karyatis family
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* [[Kashibadze family]] (Kolchída)
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* Kastiniê family]]
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* [[Kataibatês family]]
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* [[Katakalon family‎]]
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* [[Katrares family]]
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* [[Kaukadenos family]]
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* [[Kavkasidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Kedreatis family]]
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* [[Keglević family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Kêpois family]]
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* [[Keraunios family]]
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* [[Khalinitis family]]
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* [[Kherkheulidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Khimshiashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Khorkhoruni family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Khrysaoreus family]]
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* Khrysopêlêx family]]
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* [[Klávdiou family]]
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* [[Klêdônes family]]
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* [[Kokkinos family]]
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* [[Kobulashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Kochakidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* Kontostephanos family‎]]
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* [[Koresses family]]
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* [[Kornílios family]]
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* [[Koryphagenês family]]
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* [[Kouíntous family]]
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* [[Kourkouas family‎]]
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* [[Kourtikios family]]
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* [[Kriophoros family]]
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* [[Kyllênios family]]
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* [[Kypris family]]
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* [[Kyprogenês family]]
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===L===
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* [[Lacković family]] (Magaria-Illyría)
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* [[Lambrinos family]]
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* [[Lapithis family]]
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* Lars family
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* [[Laskaris family]]
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* [[Lekapenos family‎]]
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* [[Levidis family]]
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* [[Limenías family
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* [[Limpidares family]]
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* [[Lionidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Liparitid family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Lithos family]]
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* Loukrítios family]]
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* [[Lortkipanidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Lukarić family]] (Illyría)
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* Lykeiê family
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* Lykios family
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===M===
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* [[Machabeli family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Machoneos family‎]]
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* [[Machutadze family]] (Kolchída)
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* Madi family (Illyría)
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* [[Maghalashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Makhanitis family]]
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* [[Makrembolites family]]‎
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* [[Malakes family‎]]
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* [[Maleinos family]]
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* Malophoros family
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* [[Mamalis family‎]]
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* [[Mamikonian family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Manavazian family]] (Amnion
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* [[Mandakuni family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Mandromenos family‎]]
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* [[Mangaphas family]]
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* [[Maniakes family]]
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* [[Mánlios family]]
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* [[Manos family]]
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* [[Manouelites family]]
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* [[Manvelishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Marmarinós family]]
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* [[Marsyas family]]
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* [[Martiniako family]]
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* [[Mavrocordatos family]]
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* [[Melachrinos family‎]]
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* [[Melikishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Melissinos family]]
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* [[Menčetić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Metochites family‎]]
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* [[Migôntis family]]
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* [[Mikeladze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Mkheidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Mlinarić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Monomachos family]]
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* [[Morphô family]]
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* Moúrthia family
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* Mourouzis family
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* [[Mourtzis family]]
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* [[Mourtzouphlos family]]
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* [[Mousouros family]]
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* [[Mouzakios family]]
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* [[Mouzalon family]]
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* [[Muzaka family‎]]
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===N===
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* [[Nakashidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Nelipić family]] (Illyría-Pannonia)
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* [[Neokaisareites family]]
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* [[Nestongos family]]
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* [[Nikêphoros family]]
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* [[Nizharadze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Novosel family]] (Illyría)
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===O===
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* Obrimos family
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* Ombrios family
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* Ophthalmitis family
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* Orátios family
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* [[Orbelian family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Orbeliani family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Oršić family]] (Illyría)
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* Ouránios family
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* Oxus family
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* [[Oxyderkês family]]
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===P===
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* Pafías family
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* [[Pahlavuni family]] (Amnion)
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* Pakourianos family
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* [[Palavandishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Palmotić family]] (Illyría)
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* Pandímou family
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* Pantechnes family
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* [[Papadopoulos family]]
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* [[Paraspondylos family]]
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* [[Pateros family]]
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* [[Pavlenishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Pegonites family]]
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* [[Pejačević family]] (Illyría-Magaria-Odrysia)
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* [[Pelagaios family]]
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* Pelasgis family]]
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* Petraliphas family]]
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* [[Petzikopoulos family]]
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* [[Philanthropenos family]]
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* [[Philes family]]
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* [[Philommeidês family]]
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* [[Phokas family]]
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* [[Phôsphoros family]]
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* [[Pinári family]]
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* [[Pleustes family]]
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* [[Polemêdokos family]]
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* [[Poliatis family]]
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* [[Polytekhnês family]]
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* [[Póstoumos family]]
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* [[Prasomales family]]
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* [[Práxis family]]
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* [[Prinkips family]]
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* [[Psellos family]]
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* Psithyristês family]]
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* Pucić family (Illyría)
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* Pylaiê family
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* Pythios family
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===R===
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* [[Radenos family]]
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* [[Rallis family]]
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* [[Rangavis family]]
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* [[Ranjina family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Raoul family]]
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* [[Ratishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Restić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Robitashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Rogerios family‎]]
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* Romýlou family
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* [[Roupenid family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Rossatas family]]
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* [[Rshtuni family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Rubido family]] (Iberia-Illyría)
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* [[Rusishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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===S===
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* [[Saharuni family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Salpinx family]]
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* [[Samos family]]
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* [[Sanoúdos family]]
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* [[Saraka family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Sarantapechos family]]
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* [[Sarantenos family]]
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* [[Sebastopoulos family]]
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* [[Semprónios family]]
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* [[Sergíou family]]
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* [[Servilías family]]
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* [[Sgouropoulos family]]
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* [[Sgouros family]]
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* [[Shalikashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Shervashidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Shishman family]] (Odrysia)
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* [[Sidamoni family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Skleros family]]
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* [[Skordilis family]]
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* [[Skouzes family]]
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* [[Sologashvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Sommarípas family]]
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* [[Sophianos family]]
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* [[Sorkočević family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Soulpíkiou family]]
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* [[Soutzos family]]
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* [[Spartenos family]]
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* [[Sphrantzes family]]
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* [[Strabomytes family]]
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* [[Šubić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Surameli family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Synadenos family]]
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* [[Syraneres family]]
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* [[Syrías family]]
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* [[Syropoulos family]]
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===T===
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* [[Tagaris family]]
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* Tali family
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* [[Tarchaneiotes family]]
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* [[Tarkhan-Mouravi family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Tavdgiridze family]] (Kolchída)
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* Teikhesiplêtês family
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* [[Terter family]] (Odrysia)
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* Thearios family
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* Thêritas family
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* [[Tocco family]]
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* [[Toreli family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Tornikios family]]
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* [[Tourkos family]]
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* [[Trichas family]]
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* [[Tritônis family]]
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* [[Tsaphas family]]
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* [[Tsereteli family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Tsitsishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Tsulukidze family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Tudišević family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Tumanishvili family]] (Amnion-Kolchída)
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* [[Tusishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Tzamplakon family]]
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* [[Tzimiskes family]]
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* [[Tzykandeles family]]
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===V===
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* [[Vachnadze family]] (Kolchída)
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* Vakhvakhishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Valérios family]]
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* [[Varazhnuni family]] (Amnion)
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* [[Varouchas family]]
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* [[Vatatzes family]]
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* [[Veniéris family]]
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* [[Venturas family]]
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* [[Vezirishvili family]] (Kolchída)
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* [[Vitellíou family]]
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* [[Vlachoulis family]]
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* [[Vlasopoulos family]]
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* [[Vlastos family]]
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* [[Xenias family]]
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* [[Ypsilantis family]]
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* [[Zakarid family]] (Amnion)
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*  [[Zaoutzes family]]
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* [[Zarides family]]
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* [[Zenonis family]]
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* [[Zlatarić family]] (Illyría)
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* [[Zôstêria family]]
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* [[Zrinski family]] (Illyría)
  
 
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Latest revision as of 01:14, 8 March 2015

The Diadochian nobility is a hereditary nobility that possess legal and social privileges in Diadochia. Today the nobility is very much a part of modern Diadochian Society. The Diadochian nobility have family names, titles, and coats of arms that are protected by law.

Characteristics

The Diadochian nobility is known to be mostly Diadochian Orthodox Christian, traditionalist, and royalist. The nobility live in a bilingual Greek- and French-speaking country with a majority of Greek-speaking people, historically ever since the 17th century the mother tongue of most is French, although almost all are also fluent in the old tongue Greek as well as English and other languages. In the Empire of Diadochia there were as of 2013 approximately 796,452 noble families, with some 9,557,424 members. The noble lineage of 10,000 families dates back to first century or earlier. Diadochia's nobility is also more numerous than those of all other Pandosian countries, constituting some 12% of the total population.

Almost all nobles in Diadochia still belong to the elite of society. They sometimes own and manage companies, or have leading positions in the Imperial Court of Diadochia, His Imperial and Royal Majesty's Government, business, banking, diplomacy, Non-governmental organizations etc. Many of the older families still own (and reside in) important castles or huge country houses. Many also own town houses in Atlantis, the capital.

Rights and Privileges

The Diadochian nobility has for centuries had several rights and privileges granted to them by The Crown

Ancient rights

The Diadochian nobility has several ancient rights and privileges that include:

The Kyní̱gipronomíou or hunting privilege is very ancient and very important right in a country were hunting has been strictly regulated. Historically Kyní̱gipronomíou has allowed the crown control over all rights to hunt, especially big game on all the land. Ever since the mid 10th century, successive monarchs have granted the rights to various noble families by charters making the right hereditary in the family. Nowadays almost all noble families have hunting rights.

Diadochian peasants lost their free hunting rights centuries ago and may now only hunt at the express command of the Emperor, his government, or that of a member of the peerage of Diadochia. People not of noble blood must also carry a hunting license and may only hunt at certain areas and during certain times of the year. Free rights to hunting are reserved to the Emperor, Imperial family, and the nobility. The right allows members of the nobility the right to freely hunt deer, elk, falcons, wild boar, bear, wolves, and foxes.

The Pronomíouneroú or water privilege is a privilege that has historically granted the Crown ownership of all major rivers and islands associated with fishing and hydropower. Ever since the medieval age the Crown has granted the rights to the nobility. Many nobles have ownership of fisheries all over the country.

The Vounópronomíou or mountain privilege is a privilege that has historically granted the Crown the rights to all mountains and mines. In the Present day the rights are not exercised, however many noble families bear ancient rights to mine copper ore, iron ore, silver, gold, and precious stones.

The Dasokomíapronomíou or Forestry privilege is a privilege that has historically been connected with the Kyní̱gipronomíou or right to hunt. Many Forests in Diadochia are still owned by members of the nobility who regulate the use of said forests. Historically peasants inhabiting or residing in forests owned by nobles are forbidden to fell or cut down oak trees, beech trees, or other fruit bearing trees with the command of the landowning noble.

Noblesse oblige

Serving the emperor and the motherland is a must for the nobility of the Empire of Diadochia. Many of the leading posts at the Imperial Court in Atlantis, in the Diadochian Orthodox Church and in the Imperial Army are held by members of the nobility.

In the administration of the empire, members of the nobility have always occupied some of the choicest positions in the Imperial Government. Members of the nobility can be found holding positions in the Privy Council of Diadochia, in His Imperial Majesty's Civil Service, in HIM Treasury, and positions in various Diplomatic missions to foreign countries.

A World Apart

The Diadochian higher nobility are related by blood and by marriage. The characteristic features of the conservative Atlantean Court have led to it being regarded as the most elitist in all the world. At the most exclusive royal court in all the world the right of admission is a not a right but a Privilege awarded only to the "best people".

Atlantis: Capital of the nobility

In Atlantis aristocrats from all over the Diadochian empire lived for a certain period of the year for the Social Season in Diadochia. Atlantis is a cosmopolitan city and her nobility are cosmopolitan as well. Members of the Diadochian nobility speak Greek, French, Spanish, German, Italian and many other languages.

Members of the Diadochian nobility have ancestral seats in the country and a home in the capital as well. Some of the richest families in Diadochia have several houses in the country and several in Atlantis as well. The leading noble families of Diadochia with residences in the capital continuously try to outdo one another in the building of residences in Atlantis.

Crown and Cornets of rank

75px Sovereign - St Alexios' Crown 75px Sovereign - Crown of Diadochia 75px Sovereign - Holy Crown of Magaria 75px Sovereign - Crown of Moesia 75px Sovereign - Crown of Sarmatia 75px Sovereign - Crown of Galicia
75px Sovereign - Archducal hat of Atlantida 75px Heir Apparent 75px Prince or Princess - Porphyrogennitos (Fils de Diadochia) Sons and daughters of a reigning or former sovereign 75px Prince or Princess - children of the Heir Apparent and Nobelissimos (Petit-fils de Diadochia), grandchildren of the Emperor 75px Prince or Princess - children of other sons of the Sovereign. Other princes or princesses. 75px Prince or Princess - Princes of the blood or Sebastos.
75px Duke 75px Marquess 75px Earl 75px Viscount 75px Peerage Baron 75px Hereditary Knight (Chevaliér/Archon)

Titles of Nobility

The Empire of Diadochia includes a Peerage a Landed gentry and a untitled class of gentry with several titles The Titles in Diadochia are:

  • Peerage
    • Dukes
    • Marquesses
    • Earls
    • Viscounts
    • Viscount
    • Barons
  • Gentry
    • Baronets
    • Knights/Chevaliers
  • Untitled Members of the Gentry
    • Esquires
    • Gentlemen

Diadochian Peerage

Main article: Peerage of Diadochia

Dukes in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Duke or (Greek: Doúkas) is the highest and most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Duke is a Duchess or (Greek: Doúkissa) by marriage. A women who holds a dukedom in her own right is called a Duchess as well. Alongside the Marquesses, Earls, and the Viscounts this close inner circle possesses enormous riches and lands. Dukes have great influence at the Imperial court of Diadochia and play an important role in the political arena. Today, the fortunes of the Diadochian ducal families are among the biggest fortunes in the country.

Marquesses in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Marquess or (Greek: Markísios) is the second highest and the second most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Marquess is a Marchioness or(Greek: Markisía) by marriage. A women who holds a marquessate in her own right is called a Marchioness as well.

Earls in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Earl/Count or (Greek: Kómis) is the third highest and third most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Earl is a Countess or (Greek: Kómissa) by marriage. A women who holds a earldom in her own right is called a Countess as well.

Viscounts in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Viscount or (Greek: Ypokómi̱s) is the fourth highest and fourth most prestigious hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Viscount is a Viscountess or (Greek: Ypokómi̱ssa) by marriage. A women who holds a viscountcies in her own right is called a Viscountess as well.

Barons in Diadochia

The Diadochian title of Baron or (Greek: Varónos) is the fifth highest and the lowest hereditary title in the Peerage of Diadochia. The Wife of a Baron is a Baroness or (Greek: Varónis) by marriage. A women who holds a barony in her own right is called a Baroness as well. Despite being at the very bottom of the Diadochian Peerage, Barons are highly respected and Baronial titles are some of the oldest in the country. Some Baronial titles date back over a thousand years.

List of Noble Families of Diadochia

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