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In Genesis 36, a “duke” was not a European nobleman. In the KJV, the term refers to a chief, clan leader, tribal ruler, or head of an Edomite family group descended from Esau.
Genesis 36:15 says, “These were dukes of the sons of Esau…” Later the chapter repeatedly identifies the “dukes of Edom” (Genesis 36:40–43). The underlying Hebrew term carries the idea of a chief or leader over a family, clan, or tribal division. Thus, these dukes were prominent rulers among the descendants of Esau before Edom developed its later monarchy.
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