How did people get their titles of nobility?

Question

Real nobility I mean, not the ones you buy from the internet.

Answer 1

By fighting off all the other guys - and doing a few favours for the King.

Answer 2

Robbery or kissing **** of course.

Answer 3

From the Kings and Queens of the time.

But where did the Kings and Queens get their status from?????????

Answer 4

I assume you're also not talking about the ones who bought their titles from nearly bankrupt kings, or those who have been named knights and dames by Queen Elizabeth for being really great rock and rollers, etc.

Mostly, they won their titles by winning battles against their neighbors, or they were descended from those who did, or from royalty, who also, originally won their titles by winning battles against all others, until THEY were left standing.  Also, some would serve the king or upper nobility, both in war, and other service to the crown.

Later, it became possible for the bourgeoisie, people who had EARNED their money, rather than taxing their vassals, to buy their legitimacy from bankrupt or nearly bankrupt kings.

And nowadays, you can just be cool enough and famous enough for the Queen to be a fan...hence: Sir Elton John, Sir John Gielgud, Sir Michael Caine (!!), and Sir Paul McCartney.

Answer 5

Inventing something, exploring some place

Answer 6

The idea of titled nobility has its origins in the feudal system of land tenure.In agricultural societies land was the basis for power and wealth.In this system the King claimed legal rights over all the land in the kingdom but divided it up into parcels and distributed amongst his political allies Those allies became 'nobles' In return for the land and title they incurred feudal responsibilities to the Crown They provided soldiers in time of war and taxes (all the time).The noble then parcelled up his territory into smaller parcels and divided it beween his political allies some of whom might be more minor nobles depending on how much land they were granted (again in return for feudal duties) This system had at its base the majority of the population who had few if any formal rights to land except to work it and contribute to the feudal dues which were fed up the chain eventually to the King.This system was not invented in England but the feudal system introduced by William the Conqueror post 1066 is one of the best documented.

Answer 7

by getting down on my knees

Answer 8

Many years ago - 13th Century onwards, titles were granted by the reigning Monarch of the time. The titles were then passed down to the first born son generation by generation. If the first born son died then the next son would inherit the title. If no sons were born then the title usually passed on to any sons of the daughter of the family. Sometimes nobles were stripped of their titles and property if they offended the King of the time, or if the King needed to top his finances up in order to wage wars. Hope this helps.

Answer 9

they must be bestoyed upon by the reigning monarch of the country.

Answer 10

Either marrying the right people or doing something to impress the King/Queen.  Things that impress the monarch can include giving them lots of money.

Answer 11

given by the monarchy

Nostradamus - all powers descend from GOD

Answer 12

Nobility is a government-privileged title which may be either hereditary or for a lifetime. Titles of nobility exist today in many countries although it is usually associated with present or former monarchies. The term originally referred to those who were "known" or "notable" and was applied to the highest social class in pre-modern societies. In the feudal system (in Europe and elsewhere), the nobility were generally those who held a fief, often land and/or office, under vassalage, i.e., in exchange for allegiance and various, mainly military, services to the Monarch and at lower levels to another nobleman.

Today, in most countries, "noble status" is a purely honorary dignity that confers no legal privileges; an important exception is the United Kingdom, where certain titles (titles of the peerage, until recently guaranteeing a seat in the Upper House of the UK Parliament, hence its name House of Lords), still confer some residual privileges.

Nobility is a historical, social and often legal notion, which should not be confused with socio-economic status which is mainly statistical based on income and possessions. Being wealthy or influential does not automatically make one a noble, nor are all nobles wealthy and influential (aristocratic families have lost their fortunes in various ways, and the concept of the 'poor nobleman' is almost as old as nobility itself).

Answer 13

Nobility from back in the day became noble by either earning their place by fighting their neighbors, by buying the titles, or were descendants of royalty.

Answer 14

They received them by doing some sort of service to the monarchy,most often by helping the sovereign during battles,keeping order in the lands the monarch gave them to watch over,building income for the sovereign,building the sovereign's castles...they were rewarded for their efforts that helped the monarchy by receiving the titles and lands as well.The lands often generated income for the titled aristocrat as well.