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Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire

Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire

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The post of Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire was created in 1660, at the Restoration. It was abolished on 31 March 1974, and replaced with the office of Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire. From 1782 until 1974, all Lords Lieutenant were also Custos Rotulorum of the North Riding of Yorkshire.

Lord Lieutenants of the North Riding of Yorkshire to 1974

†Became Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire.

Deputy lieutenants

A deputy lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire was commissioned by the Lord Lieutenant of the North Riding of Yorkshire. Deputy lieutenants support the work of the lord-lieutenant. There can be several deputy lieutenants at any time, depending on the population of the county. Their appointment does not terminate with the changing of the lord-lieutenant, but they usually retire at age 75.

19th century

  • August 1852: Christopher Cradock[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "No. 21347". The London Gazette. 10 August 1852. p. 2184.
  • J.C. Sainty (1979). List of Lieutenants of Counties of England and Wales 1660-1974. London: Swift Printers (Sales) Ltd.


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