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Edler (Edler von), was until 1919 a title for the lower nobility in Austria-Hungary, as well as Germany. It was mostly given to civil-servants and military-officers, as well as carriers of certain orders of the second estate. The female style would be Edle (Edle von). The Lords and Barons prove their Nobility by hanging their Banners and exposing their Coats-of-arms at the Windows of the Lodge of the Heralds. ... Austria-Hungary, also known as the Dual monarchy (or: the k. ...


In English also translatable as Esquire. Esquire (abbreviated Esq. ...



AN OLDER SOURCE FOR THE NAME 'EDLER': According to one book on King Arthur (Bernard Cornwell's, THE WINTER KING: St. Martin's Press, N.Y.: 1995), the word 'Edling' titled a 'Crown Prince' in the period in which King Arthur would have lived (A.D. early 400's). According to German dictionaries (e.g., Harper Collins: German Unabridged Dictionary, 1999), 'edle(r)' is derivative from the word 'edling', refering to a nobleman. Currently is said to reference a nobleman/woman, noble person, or lord/lady.


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