Lord Lieutenant of Humberside
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A list of the Lord Lieutenant
s of Humberside
. The office was created on 1 April 1974, and abolished on 31 March 1996.
On 1 April 1996, the Lieutenancy of the East Riding of Yorkshire
was restored, covering what was northern Humberside, with the southern part being ceded back to the Lincolnshire Lieutenancy
.
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...
s of Humberside
Humberside
Humberside was a non-metropolitan and ceremonial county in Northern England from 1 April 1974 until 1 April 1996. It was composed of land from either side of the Humber Estuary, created from portions of the East and West ridings of Yorkshire and parts of Lindsey, Lincolnshire...
. The office was created on 1 April 1974, and abolished on 31 March 1996.
Lord Lieutenants of Humberside 1974-1996
- Charles Wood, 2nd Earl of HalifaxCharles Wood, 2nd Earl of HalifaxCharles Ingram Courtenay Wood, 2nd Earl of Halifax was a British politician and peer. He was styled Lord Irwin from 1934 until 1959.-Biography:...
1 April 1974 – 19 March 1980 (formerly Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of YorkshireLord Lieutenant of the East Riding of YorkshireThis is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant for the East Riding of Yorkshire. The office was established after the English Restoration in 1660, when a Lord Lieutenant was appointed for each Riding of Yorkshire. Since 1721, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of the...
) - Rupert Alexander Alec-Smith 4 July 1980 – 18 October 1983
- Richard Anthony Bethell 18 October 1983 – 1 April 1996
On 1 April 1996, the Lieutenancy of the East Riding of Yorkshire
Lord Lieutenant of the East Riding of Yorkshire
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant for the East Riding of Yorkshire. The office was established after the English Restoration in 1660, when a Lord Lieutenant was appointed for each Riding of Yorkshire. Since 1721, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of the...
was restored, covering what was northern Humberside, with the southern part being ceded back to the Lincolnshire Lieutenancy
Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Lincolnshire. Since 1660, all Lords Lieutenant have also been Custos Rotulorum of Lincolnshire.*Edward Clinton, 1st Earl of Lincoln 1550/1552–?*Henry Manners, 2nd Earl of Rutland 1551–1563?...
.