This is a list of people who served as Lord Lieutenant of Caernarvonshire. Since 1778, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Caernarvonshire. The post was abolished on 31 March 1974 and replaced with that of Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd.

Lord Lieutenants of Caernarvonshire to 1974

Deputy lieutenants

A deputy lieutenant of Caernarvonshire is commissioned by the Lord Lieutenant of Caernarvonshire. 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

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 "No. 20614". The London Gazette. 16 June 1846. p. 2214.

Sources

  • J.C. Sainty (1970). "Lieutenancies of Counties, 15851642". Bulletin of the Institute of Historical Research (Special Supplement No. 8).
  • J.C. Sainty (1979). List of Lieutenants of Counties of England and Wales 1660-1974. London: Swift Printers (Sales) Ltd.


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