ruling lineage
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concept
A ruling lineage is a family line or dynasty that holds political power and authority over a territory or people across multiple generations.
Observed surface forms (10)
- hereditary kingship ×2
- dynastic ruling family ×1
- hereditary leadership line ×1
- hereditary peerage lineage ×1
- historical ruling lineage ×1
- legendary ruling lineage ×1
- lineage of the State of Chu ×1
- political lineage ×1
- regent dynasty ×1
- succession of rulers ×1
Instances (18)
- Piedras Negras royal dynasty
- House of Wang via concept surface "dynastic ruling family"
- Basileus of Sparta via concept surface "hereditary kingship"
- Copán dynasty
- Lichchhavi dynasty
- Earl of Orrery line via concept surface "hereditary peerage lineage"
- Saudeleur dynasty
- Yan clan of the State of Qi via concept surface "political lineage"
- Yan clan of the State of Chu via concept surface "lineage of the State of Chu"
- High Kingship of the Dúnedain via concept surface "hereditary kingship"
- House of Húrin
- Khandavala dynasty via concept surface "historical ruling lineage"
- Memphite line of kings via concept surface "succession of rulers"
- Kaan dynasty
- Snake Kingdom via concept surface "legendary ruling lineage"
- Kaanul dynasty
- Nasi dynasty via concept surface "hereditary leadership line"
- Boelens family via concept surface "regent dynasty"