Theocracy

Theocracy is a government type in which the realm is ruled by the clergy in the name of religion. Rulers are appointed or elected from the clergy.

List of theocracies

Kingdom

• The Papacy

Duchy

• Prince-Archbishphoric of Mainz
• Prince-Archbishphoric of Köln

County

• Prince-Bishphoric of Agen
• Prince-Bishphoric of Lindisfarne
• Prince-Bishphoric of Nice
• Prince-Bishphoric of Orbetello
• Prince-Bishphoric of Reims
• Prince-Bishphoric of Salzburg
• Prince-Bishphoric of Trent
• Prince-Bishphoric of Trier
• Prince-Bishphoric of Valais
• Prince-Bishphoric of Vivarais