British nobility refers to the noble families of the United Kingdom.

General history of British nobility

The nobility of the four constituent home nations of the United Kingdom has played a major role in shaping the history of the country, although in the present day nobles do not command anywhere near as much power as they have done in the past.

As wealthy educated well-connected landowners, nobles were involved in several rebellions and plots aimed at usurping the throne.

Ranks and titles

Dukes

• Dukes in Britain
• List of dukes in the peerages of the British Isles
• List of dukedoms in the peerages of the British Isles

Marquesses

• List of Marquesses in the peerages of the British Isles
• List of Marquessates in the peerages of the British Isles

Earls

• List of Earls in the peerages of the British Isles
• List of Earldoms in the peerages of the British Isles

Viscounts

• List of Viscounts in the peerages of the British Isles
• List of Viscountcies in the peerages of the British Isles

Barons

• List of Barons in the peerages of the British Isles
• List of hereditary baronies