Palsgrave (Noun)
Meaning
(Middle Ages) the lord of a palatinate who exercised sovereign powers over his lands.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The Emperor Frederick I granted the title of Palsgrave to his most trusted nobles, who then ruled over the newly conquered territories with near-absolute authority.
- In medieval Europe, a Palsgrave was often a close relative of the monarch, and as such, was entrusted with governing the royal family's vast estates.
- As a Palsgrave, Otto ruled over the Palatinate of Lorraine with a fair but firm hand, earning the respect and admiration of his subjects.
- The Palsgrave of Saxony was known for his wisdom and justice, and his court became a beacon of learning and culture in the region.
- After the death of his father, the young Count Henry inherited the title of Palsgrave and the responsibilities that came with governing the Palatinate of the Rhine.