He favored fellow countrymen from Anjou to the native nobility.

The Normans came into frequent conflict with the native nobility, especially in the north east and south west of the country.

The native nobility were offended by the great political influence held by these foreigners.

The native nobility who submitted to the crusaders had many of their privileges affirmed in the Treaty of Christburg.

Whereas the island was governed by an appointed Dutch official, native nobility retained certain influence, and the Muslim institutions of justice settled local court matters.

Korean monarchy and native nobility existed in Korea until the end of the Japanese occupation.

Their names often listed first among the lay witnesses, ahead of both the native Scottish nobility and the Anglo-Norman nobles.

He was of the opinion that full blooded i.e. white, Dutch officials were better suited to persuade native nobility to comply with the 'Cultivation System'.

The resident acted as an advisor and supervisor to the regents, positions which were held by native Javanese nobility (priyayi).

Although the Spaniards' assumption of central authority seriously wounded the native nobility, those nobles who survived retained a degree of social status.