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FAQ Category: Nobility

Does one become noble, if adopted by a nobleman?

February 20 2021 Philippe de Séjournet

In general, no, except where the sovereign has authorised the transmission (for example, a Royal License to take the name…

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Can one become noble by taking a noble family name?

Philippe de Séjournet

In principle it is not possible. It is only valid where the change of name and the acquisition of the…

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Can titles be linked to the ownership of land?

Philippe de Séjournet

Nobility is not linked to the ownership of land. Historically in some countries, titles were attached to a fief (in…

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Does CILANE support websites selling nobility titles?

Philippe de Séjournet

There are websites purporting to sell titles of nobility, but these have no validity in public law, and CILANE does…

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Can I buy a title of nobility recognised in public law?

Philippe de Séjournet

No. Moreover, neither CILANE nor its Member Associations are able to accept sales or purported sales of titles or nobility.

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