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Sultans, grand poohbahs, high lords, and hierophants—there’s no shortage of fancy and obscure titles out there. While many of them have faded away into antiquity, vizier is a particularly interesting term that has managed to stick around. But what makes them different from a basic advisor? The history, context, and origin of the term is absolutely riveting, and there are a few unique connotations to “vizier” that you should be aware of. Read on to learn everything you’d ever want to know about viziers, advisors, and more.
Things You Should Know
- Viziers are political figures who function as a king or queen’s main confidant.
- Advisor is a general term referring to anyone who assists someone or provides advice.
- While viziers are a type of advisor, the title of advisor can apply to a wide range of different professionals. Viziers are a specific type of politician.
- Historically, viziers are found throughout ancient Egypt and the medieval Muslim world.
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- ↑ https://www.ushistory.org/civ/3b.asp
- ↑ https://brill.com/display/book/edcoll/9789004431317/BP000009.xml
- ↑ https://www.csa.org/csa-blog-an-ancient-chief-of-staff/
- ↑ https://www.egyptianhistorypodcast.com/episode-77-the-duties-of-the-vizier/
- ↑ https://brill.com/display/book/edcoll/9789004431317/BP000009.xml
- ↑ https://tropedia.fandom.com/wiki/Evil_Chancellor
- ↑ https://mvslim.com/disney-villain-jafar-based-on-prominent-historical-figure-who-contributed-greatly-to-science/
- ↑ https://krismonroe.medium.com/royal-monarchy-household-cast-list-for-worldbuilding-a-fantasy-or-period-story-7416c5b87f77
- ↑ https://www.metmuseum.org/blogs/in-season/2016/chessboard
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