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Gary,
11 years old? My word, you are very intelligent indeed. I thought that you were one on my rather humourous "grown up" friends. I'll try to be more serious.
A Baron was a soldier of aristocracy, however of the lowest peerage ranking. Usually the youngest, working for higher rank. As a Lieutenant, in today's military.
An Earl, especially in medevil times was of the very highest ranking. The Earls of Northumbria (Lords Percy) were at times both the King's greatest ally, or his greatest threat. One Earl of Northumbria was all set to become one of the three kings of England, if their revolt against the King succeeded. It did not.
A person of peerage may hold more than one title. An official title of his or her highest rank, however also one of a lower rank used informally or among the family if he or she wishes.
The Earl of Spencer is a far higher title than Earl Spencer, which is the style of an honorary title bestowed upon by a peer, as mine is. The Duke of Northumberland allowed me mine, for my work in royal genealogy. Being Earl "of" whatever, may only be given by the King or Queen.
I hope that my answers are satisfactory. Being the "World's Greatest Expert," is not an easy job. And you young Radcliffe are certainly NOT of inferior intellect, I can assure you.
Keep up the good work! Write me anytime...
Baron Percy
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