Lord Lieutenant of Westmeath
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This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant
of Westmeath. The office was created on 23 August 1831.
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 Westmeath. The office was created on 23 August 1831.
- George Nugent, 1st Marquess of WestmeathGeorge Nugent, 1st Marquess of WestmeathGeorge Thomas John Nugent, 1st Marquess of Westmeath , styled Lord Delvin between 1792 and 1814 and known as The Earl of Westmeath between 1814 and 1821, was an Irish peer.-Background:...
7 October 1831 – April 1871 - Fulke Greville-Nugent, 1st Baron GrevilleFulke Greville-Nugent, 1st Baron GrevilleColonel Fulke Southwell Greville-Nugent, 1st Baron Greville was an Irish politician, born Fulke Southwell Greville.-Biography:...
3 April 1871 – 26 January 1883 - Sir Benjamin Chapman, 4th Baronet 28 March 1883 – 3 November 1888
- Richard Handcock, 4th Baron CastlemaineRichard Handcock, 4th Baron CastlemaineRichard Handcock, 4th Baron Castlemaine , styled The Honourable from 1840 to 1869, was an Irish peer.Born at Athlone, he was the oldest son of Richard Handcock, 3rd Baron Castlemaine and his wife Margaret Harris, daughter of Michael Harris. In 1869, he succeeded his father as baron...
14 January 1889 – 26 April 1892 - Francis Travers Dames-Longworth 13 June 1892 – 3 December 1898
- Albert Handcock, 5th Baron CastlemaineAlbert Handcock, 5th Baron CastlemaineAlbert Edward Handcock, 5th Baron Castlemaine , styled The Honourable from 1869 to 1892, was an Irish peer. He was a major landowner with .-Background:...
26 May 1899 – 1922