Baronet
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia · John Bouvier; revised by Francis Rawle · 1914
Bouvier's Law Dictionary and Concise Encyclopedia
A British title of hereditary rank next below that of a baron; it is the only title of hereditary knighthood. It is given by patent, not by investiture. The order was fouuded in 1611. They rank above all knights except those of the Garter. The order of Baronets of Ireland was founded in 1619 with the same privileges. The order of Baronets of Scotland was founded in 1625; after the Union MToT) they became Baronets of the United Kingdom. have been created since. The usual a! ation after the name is Bart. Cent Diet