Lord Lieutenant of Monmouthshire
Encyclopedia
This is a list of people who served as Lord Lieutenant
of Monmouthshire
. Before the English Civil War
, the lieutenancy of Monmouthshire was held by the Lord Lieutenant of Wales
, except for the period from 1602 to 1629, when it formed a separate lieutenancy in conjunction with Glamorgan
. After the English Restoration
in 1660, it was again held by the Lord Lieutenant of Wales from 1672 until 1694, when the twelve central Welsh lieutenancies were divided. The position was abolished on 31 March 1974 and replaced with that of the Lord Lieutenant of Gwent
.
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 Monmouthshire
Monmouthshire (historic)
Monmouthshire , also known as the County of Monmouth , is one of thirteen ancient counties of Wales and a former administrative county....
. Before the English Civil War
English Civil War
The English Civil War was a series of armed conflicts and political machinations between Parliamentarians and Royalists...
, the lieutenancy of Monmouthshire was held by the Lord Lieutenant of Wales
Lord Lieutenant of Wales
The Lord Lieutenant of Wales was an office associated with the Lord President of the Council of Wales and the Marches until the abolition of that body in 1689. The Lord Presidents of Wales were also Lord Lieutenants of Wales, except for the years 1602–1629, when the county of Glamorgan formed a...
, except for the period from 1602 to 1629, when it formed a separate lieutenancy in conjunction with Glamorgan
Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan
This is a list of people who served as Lord Lieutenant of Glamorgan. After 1729, all Lords Lieutenant were also Custos Rotulorum of Glamorgan. The post was abolished on 31 March 1974.-Lord Lieutenants of Glamorgan to 1974:...
. After the English Restoration
English Restoration
The Restoration of the English monarchy began in 1660 when the English, Scottish and Irish monarchies were all restored under Charles II after the Interregnum that followed the Wars of the Three Kingdoms...
in 1660, it was again held by the Lord Lieutenant of Wales from 1672 until 1694, when the twelve central Welsh lieutenancies were divided. The position was abolished on 31 March 1974 and replaced with that of the Lord Lieutenant of Gwent
Lord Lieutenant of Gwent
The office of Lord Lieutenant of Gwent was created on 1 April 1974 as the Monarch's representative covering the newly formed administrative county of Gwent...
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