Lord Lieutenant of Caernarvonshire
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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 Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
of Caernarvonshire. Since 1778, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Caernarvonshire
Custos Rotulorum of Caernarvonshire
This is a list of people who have served as Custos Rotulorum of Caernarvonshire.* Sir Richard Bulkeley c. 1544* John Wyn ap Meredith c. 1558* Maurice Wynn bef. 1562 – aft. 1577* Robert Dudley, 1st Earl of Leicester bef. 1579–1588...
. The post was abolished on 31 March 1974 and replaced with that of Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd
Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd
This is an incomplete list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant for Gwynedd. The office was created on 1 April 1974.*Sir Richard Williams-Bulkeley, 13th Baronet 1 April 1974 – 1980? with two lieutenants:...
.
Lord Lieutenants of Caernarvonshire to 1974
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- John Ernest Greaves 17 May 1886 – 5 September 1933
- Hugh Douglas-Pennant, 4th Baron Penrhyn 5 September 1933 – 9 April 1941
- Sir William Wynne-Finch 9 April 1941 – 27 January 1960
- Sir Michael Duff, 3rd Baronet 27 January 1960 – 31 March 1974