Men who were known as "nobles of the robe" gained their title through

A) great military victories.
B) inheritance from families that traced their lineage to the medieval period.
C) a personal relationship with the current king.
D) a personal relationship with the current queen.
E) administrative or judicial offices.

Nobles of the Robe

French nobility who earned their titles through holding certain judicial or administrative offices, as opposed to "Nobles of the Sword" who inherited their titles through lineage.

Administrative Offices

Departments or units within an organization responsible for maintaining the daily operations and providing administrative support to facilitate the workflow.