A German count or nobleman who ruled a burgh or fortified town, or the commander of a castle or fortress.
From German 'Burggraf', combining 'Burg' (castle, burgh) and 'Graf' (count/noble ruler), reflecting medieval German feudal hierarchy.
A burggrave was like a medieval CEO of a castle—they controlled the fort, collected taxes from the town, and answered only to the king, making them some of the most powerful people in their region.
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