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What is a Duchy?

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A Duchy is a territory ruled by a duke or duchess.

These duchies fall under power of the ruler of the country they are in.

William the Coqueror was the Duke of the Duchy of Normandy

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What is the duchy?
A duchy is the jurisdiction of a Duke. You'd have to check out the specific duchy for more detailed information. A good place to start is the British Royalty website.
What is the duchy of bohemia?
It was the Kingdom of Bohemia, a country that occupied pretty much the western half of the current Czech Republic. During the Hundred Years' War, a Bohemian king called John I fought and was killed...
How do you pronounce Duchy?
DOO-shee
When was duchy of Normandy created?
The Duchy of Normandy was created in the year 911, alot of the creation also stemming over to the year 912.
What does grand duchy mean?
A Grand Duchy is a state ("nation" in common, modern language) in which the Head of State (the ruler) is a Grand Duke. Similarly, a Duchy is a state where the ruler is a Duke