Marquis

A Marquis was a noble title given to a male of a rank next below that of duke, but above a count. Originally, the marquis was an officer whose duty was to guard the marches or frontiers of the kingdom. The title was mostly used in France but also in England and Germany.

History
Marquis d'Avis was one of the rich pirates of Shipwreck Cove during the 1720s.Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked

Notable Marquises

 * d'Avis

Behind the scenes

 * Terry Rossio's original script for Dead Men Tell No Tales featured Marquis Ramon, the right-hand man and the lover of Queen Inez of Spain.Pirates of the Caribbean DEAD MEN TELL NO TALES Screenplay by Terry Rossio

Appearances

 * Pirates of the Caribbean: Tales of the Code: Wedlocked