ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Grand Burgher

Grand burgher is a special title given to someone who is part of an important and influential group of people in a town or city. Think of it like being a part of a special club.

To become a grand burgher, someone usually had to be born into or marry into the group, or they could earn the title through hard work and a lot of money.

Once someone became a grand burgher, they had a lot of privileges and power. They could make important decisions about the town or city, and they were usually very wealthy with a lot of land and property.

Basically, being a grand burgher meant you were part of the elite group of people who had a lot of influence and respect in the community.