English Titles and Forms of Address During the Regency

As an American, I once found English titles as puzzling as they were intriguing. Even after ten years of research, and thirteen published titles, I still double check my uses before I introduce or address a Regency nobleman. Here is a quick and easy guide to help you understand them, too. TITLES: The titles of duke and marquess are usually territorial, such as Earl of Tarrington.  Though the titles of earl, viscount, and baron are…