hereditary ruler

C7682 concept

A hereditary ruler is an individual who holds a position of political authority or monarchy passed down through family lineage, typically by birthright.

Observed surface forms (9)

  • Javanese monarch ×7
  • sovereign prince ×2
  • territorial ruler ×2
  • hereditary imam ×1
  • hereditary monarchs ×1
  • hereditary stadtholder ×1
  • paramount ruler ×1
  • regional ruler ×1
  • son of a monarch ×1

Instances (18)