Grand Burgher
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Grand Burgher [male] or Grand Burgheress [female] (from German: Großbürger [male], Großbürgerin [female]) is a specific conferred or inherited title of medieval German origin and legally defined preeminent status granting exclusive constitutional privileges and legal rights (German: Großbürgerrecht).
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See also
- Patrician (ancient Rome)
- Patrician (post-Roman Europe)
- Aristocracy (class)
- Gentry
- Hanseaten (class)
- Burgess (title)
- Bourgeoisie
- Bildungsbürgertum
- Estates of the realm
- Franklin (class)
- Junker
- Hereditary title
- Nobility
- National Liberal Party (Germany)
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