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A well known mnemonic is, "Did Mary ever visit Brighton Beach?" What does it refer to?

Question #51340. Asked by peasypod.
Last updated Jun 26 2022.

triviasoprano
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triviasoprano
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A method of learning the male titles of nobility in the British peerage, in descending order:

Duke (Did)
Marquess (Mary)
Earl (Ever)
Viscount (Visit)
Baron (Brighton)

link https://www.historic-uk.com/CultureUK/The-British-Peerage
Response last updated by gtho4 on Jun 26 2022.
Sep 29 2004, 7:54 PM
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TabbyTom
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"Beach" could represent "baronet" - not strictly a title of nobility, bur hereditary all the same.

Sep 30 2004, 3:16 AM
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