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Anonymous asked in TravelFranceChampagne - Ardenne · 2 years ago

Was the american actor John Wayne a duke in the british crown?

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  • conley39
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    No, he wasn't

  • drip
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    From his bio.

    Settling in Glendale, California, Wayne received his distinctive nickname "Duke" while living there. He had a dog by that name, and he spent so much time with his pet that the pair became known as "Little Duke" and "Big Duke," according to the official John Wayne website.

    It was a family nickname that stuck

  • bluebellbkk
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    No. 'Duke' was just a nickname.

  • John R
    Lv 7
    2 years ago

    No, it's just a nick name. By law, American's are not allowed to accept royal titles, except on an honorary basis.

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