When and why did Europe switch from the domestic noble titles (like Boyar, Hetman, Hospodar) to the international titles like those seen in their 19th century literature (count, duke, prince)? How did they find the right translation?

by fei-lung

HIV_Salad

Duke and count, at least in western Europe, were old Roman titles. Count is derived from Comes meaning imperial companion, and Duke comes from Dux, meaning military leader.

VladKichiga

They didn't found. Hear, in Eastern Europe, we still use titles like boyar, knyaz, veliky knyaz, udel'ny knyaz, domnitor, hetman(etc.) to describe our history. And, for example, in Russia traditional titles was used till 1917, just read russian classics.