Freigraf is a Germannoble title derived from the German language words frei (free) and the feudal title graf (count). It can be used in two different contexts: The Federal Republic of Germany (German: Bundesrepublik Deutschland) is one of the worlds leading industrialised countries, located in the heart of Europe. ... 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. ... German (called Deutsch in German; in German the term germanisch is equivalent to English Germanic), is a member of the western group of Germanic languages and is one of the worlds major languages. ... Graf is a German noble title equal in rank to a count or an earl. ...
Feudal count with an unusually extended title (which may express an allodial status), notably in the part of the old realm of Burgundy that retains from this title its name: the Eastern French region of Franche-Comté.
The actual president of the court was the Freigraf (free count) chosen for life by the Stuhlherr from among the Freischofen, who formed the great body of the initiated.
The Freigraf and Schofen occupied the bench, before which a table, with a sword and rope upon it, was placed.
was punishable by death, a summons to the accused was issued under the seal of the Freigraf.
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