In Reply to: Guess in same way you should only be "Duke of Wymbourne" posted by Edp on April 29, 2025 at 08:17:23:
Agreed he earned it, though he only gets to use it once. You are either Dr. West or Roger West, Ph.D. Coincidentally, this topic came up in a recent repeat of 'Car Talk' and I agree with Tom & Ray that 'Dr' should be reserved for the medical profession. I've worked with many technical Ph.Ds over the years, probably more than I realize, as none ever went by 'Dr' though a few had Ph.D on their business cards, but not many. Even if Roger West was a medical doctor with a doctorate in philosophy that double appleation is not correct though Roger West, MD, Ph.D might apply.As to my moniker, astute readers probably know I am not really noble (though I like to think so in mind and deed). And we never, ever talk about the 12th Duke of Wymbourne.
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- RE: Guess in same way you should only be "Duke of Wymbourne" - 13th Duke of Wymbourne 11:13:20 04/29/25 (1)
- Ah yes recall protocal on numerology of the lineage for house of Wym ourne - Edp 23:20:47 04/29/25 (0)