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What title did James Addison Reavis give his young wife?

James Addison Reavis, also known as the "Baron of Arizona," gave his young wife, "the title of Baroness." He even had her adopt the name "Baroness Matilda," which further cemented the illusion of aristocracy.

Reavis was a master of deception who fabricated an elaborate history and forged documents to claim ownership of a vast swathe of land in Arizona, calling himself a descendant of Spanish nobility.

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