Marquess / Marchioness / Marquem

The second most senior rank in the peerage, beneath duke, is marquess. The marquess stands above the ranks of earl, viscount and baron. The dignity of a marquess is referred to as a marquessate.

Type

Nobility, Hereditary

Form of Address

My Lord, Your Lordship / My Lady, Your Ladyship / My Laird, Your Lairdship

Alternative Naming

Marquis / Marquise / Marquem