Ricohombre or ricahombria, which is the Spanish title of rico-home, is directly derived from the ancient dignities and Roman titles. Includes only those who have the higher nobility, or by nature ( 41 blood; or by privilege ( merit ). Ricohombre was homology of the patrician, of Roman Senator, even of the Roman Consul and praetorian prefect, whose origin privilege or privileges are at the base of the military and cultural restoration back to the Roman Hispania, initiated with the Hispanic Kings and during the so-called reconquista. Ricohombre, since ancient times it belonged to the first nobility of Spain and Alfonso X has compiled the concept that was already in use before his time, according to a law of the work «the Siete Partidas»: according to custom of Spain, are called rich-homes that in other lands say Earls or barons. The origin of this title should be sought before the days of the reconquest and the cause of called ricoshombres in some kind of natural nobility or Lordships very old, in addition to having many vassals or accumulate merits which would granted a «new title». The rich man he derived l today called "The greatness of 34 Spain;.
