landgrave

• Título nobiliárquico histórico de um conde com jurisdição sobre um vasto território na Alemanha medieval; soberano ou senhor feudal desse território.

A historical title for a count who held jurisdiction over a large territory in medieval Germany.

1. Medieval German noble titleC2formal

   A count who held jurisdiction over a large territory in medieval Germany, often with significant administrative and judicial authority.

   landgrave

   • The landgrave ruled over the region with considerable autonomy.
   • Many landgraves were influential in the politics of the Holy Roman Empire.
   • The title of landgrave was often inherited within noble families.