Rex (title)

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The Latin title rex has the meaning of "king, ruler" (

rājan, Gothic reiks, and Old Irish , etc. Its Greek equivalent is archon
(ἄρχων), "leader, ruler, chieftain".

The chief magistrate of the Roman Kingdom was titled Rex Romae (King of Rome).

Usage

  • Rex Catholicissimus (Most Catholic King), awarded by the Pope to the Spanish monarchs since 1493
  • Romanorum Rex (King of the Romans), used by the German king since the 11th century
  • Rex Britanniae (King of Britain), Æthelbald of Mercia (737)
  • Rex Scottorum (
    King of the Scots
    ), used by the Scottish king between the 11th century and 1707
  • Rex Sclavorum (King of the Slavs), various Medieval Slavic rulers

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