2006-08-29 21:28:28 · 2 answers · asked by strawberryicecream 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It must be remembered that in the Middle Ages marriage among the aristocracy was not a matter of love but of political alliance and so most marriages were arranged. Today this is not the rule but rich families will consider the status of any potential spouse with great care before allowing a marriage. No, the word "nobleman(woman)" merely means a person with a title. Baron(ess) is one of the levels of knighthood.
2006-08-30 00:07:00 · answer #1 · answered by U.K.Export 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Arranged marriages were common to keep "the noble bloodline". Nobles married each other and not common people. It is not as common today as it was during feudal times.
A Baroness is the wife of a Baron. A Baron is a noble title. Other noble titles include Duke, Earl, Count, Prince.
2006-08-29 21:34:10 · answer #2 · answered by SFDHSBudget 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋