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In traditional demonological discourse, Great Duke (also
Grand Duke Grand duke (feminine: grand duchess) is a European hereditary title, used either by certain monarchs or by members of certain monarchs' families. The title is used in some current and former independent monarchies in Europe, particularly: * in ...
or simply
Duke Duke is a male title either of a monarch ruling over a duchy, or of a member of Royal family, royalty, or nobility. As rulers, dukes are ranked below emperors, kings, grand princes, grand dukes, and above sovereign princes. As royalty or nobi ...
) is a rank, denoting a position of prominence amongst the hierarchy of demons. The title of Great Duke reflects the inclination of
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demonologists to categorize the denizens of
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into hierarchical systems akin to those of the Monarchies of Europe, and mirroring the angelic hierarchy.


See also

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* Nature of Hell *
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