Note 83 — Chapter VI · THE FINDING OF STRANGE COASTS.
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Footnote 83: Somewhat on the same principle that in mediæval Europe led an earl or count, commanding an exposed border district or march to rise in power and importance and become a "margrave" [mark + graf = march-count] or "marquis." Compare the increase of sovereignty accorded to the earls of Chester and bishops of Durham as rulers of the two principal march counties of England.[Back to Main Text]