| . | Ancient Egyptian Vizier |
Dauphin of France |
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| Access to Power |
The vizier was appointed by the Pharaoh,
He was not a heir to the throne, or a relative of the Pharaoh
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The title of Dauphin was automatically conferred to heir of the French throne |
| Blood Line |
Throughout Egyptian history, the viziers were the Pharaoh's most trusted allies and consultants, but were not of Royal blood,
Royal family members, particularly those who might hold a claim to kingship, could often not be trusted.
But viziers where trusted by the Pharaoh to carry out his will without the fear of revolt.
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Royal blood - The son of the French King |
| Duration of office |
Viziers often held their office according to the will of the Pharaoh
Sometimes the remained in office during the reign of more then one Pharaoh, particularly within a single dynasty
In few occasions they were elevated to Pharaohs, such as Ay, who succeeded Tutankhamen
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Dauphins held their title until the accession to the throne of France, upon the death of a king. |
| History |
The position became very important in the Middle Kingdom, while Nobility lost it's influence
In the New Kingdom there were two viziers - one for Upper Egypt and one for Lower Egypt.
The position lost much importance in the Late Kingdom
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The first French prince called le Dauphin was Charles V, upon his father's succession to the throne in 1350
In 1461, Louis XI united the Dauphiné with France, bringing it permanently as a French province.
The title was abolished by the Constitution of 1791, which made France a constitutional monarchy |
| Responsibilities |
The Egyptian Vizier was a very important position with a full range of powers
He was the chief minister of Egypt answerable only to the Pharaoh
They held the fabric of Egypt's administration system together
At various times, the vizier was also the High Priest
All government documents used in ancient Egypt had to have the seal of the vizier in order to be considered authentic and binding
Viziers resolved all domestic territorial disputes, controlled the reservoirs, food supply and supervised industries.
Overseeing the daily functioning of Pharaoh's palace and the protection of Pharaohs
Young members of the royal family often served under the vizier to receive training in government affairs. |
the Dauphin was personally responsible for the rule of the Dauphiné province, which was originally a part of the Holy Roman Empire
The Dauphiné frequently suffered from anarchy, since the Dauphins were in many cases minors
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| Clothing |
In Egyptian art, viziers are usually depicted wearing a long robe which came up to the armpits.
The garment of pure white material symbolized impartiality. |
A Dauphin of France would unite the coat of arms of the Dauphiné, which featured Dolphins, with the French fleurs-de-lys, |
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