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Political Offices
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[edit] England/Great Britain/United Kingdom
[edit] Admiralty
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord High Admiral | c. 1400 | 1964 | — | Political (military?) | Great Officer of State |
| First Sea Lord | Political (military?) | ||||
| Vice-Admiral of England (GB, UK) | Military | ||||
| Rear-Admiral of England (GB, UK) | Military | ||||
| Treasurer of the Navy | bef. 1546 | 1836 | Military? |
[edit] Army
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord High Constable of England | 1139 | — | 1521 | Military | Great Officer of State |
| Earl Marshal | — | Military | Great Officer of State | ||
| Commander-in-Chief of the Forces | 1672 | — | 1904 | Military | |
| Paymaster of the Forces | bef. 1661 | 1836 | Military? |
[edit] Chancery and Seals
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Chancellor | — | — | Political | Great Officer of State | |
| Lord Privy Seal | — | Political | Great Officer of State |
[edit] Judiciary and Law
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney General for England and Wales | Judiciary | ||||
| Solicitor General for England and Wales | Judiciary | ||||
| Lord President of the Court of Session | Judiciary | ||||
| Lord Chief Justice of England and Wales | 1880 | — | — | Judiciary | |
| Lord Chief Justice of the King's Bench | 1268 | — | 1880 | Judiciary | |
| Chief Justice of the Common Pleas | bef. 1217 | — | 1880 | Judiciary | |
| Lord Chief Baron of the Exchequer | — | 1880 | Judiciary | ||
| Justice in Eyre | 1217 | 1846 | Judiciary | ||
| Judge Advocate General of the Forces | bef. 1666 | — | — | Judciary (Military?) |
[edit] Ordnance (military)
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master-General of the Ordnance | Military | ||||
| Lieutenant-General of the Ordnance | 1855 | Military | |||
| Clerk of the Ordnance | 1857 | Military | |||
| Clerk of the Deliveries of the Ordnance | 1830 | Military | |||
| Storekeeper of the Ordnance | 1855 | Military | |||
| Surveyor-General of the Ordnance | 1888 | Military | |||
| Treasurer of the Ordnance | 1836 | Military | |||
| Secretary to the Master-General of the Ordnance | Military? | ||||
| Master Gunner of England | Military | ||||
| Master Gunner, St. James's Park | 1678 | — | Military |
[edit] Other
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord President of the Council | — | Political | Great Officer of State | ||
| Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster | 1361 | — | — | Political | |
| Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports | c. 1150 | — | Political | ||
| Lord Warden of the Stannaries | 1197 | — | Political |
[edit] Royal Household
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord High Steward | 1186 | 1421 | Political? | Great Officer of State | |
| Lord Great Chamberlain | — | Political? | Great Officer of State | ||
| Lord Steward of the Household | bef. 1502 | — | Political | ||
| Lord Chamberlain | bef. 1485 | — | — | Political | |
| Master of the Household | — | Political | |||
| Cofferer of the Household | bef. 1603 | 1782 | Political | ||
| Comptroller of the Household | bef. 1487 | — | — | Political | |
| Treasurer of the Household | bef. 1492 | — | — | Political | |
| Vice-Chamberlain of the Household | bef. 1536 | — | — | Political | |
| Master of the Horse | — | Political | |||
| Treasurer of the Chamber | 1485 | 1782 | Political | ||
| Paymaster of Pensions | 1703 | 1782 | Political | ||
| Master of the Revels | bef. 1461 | 1786 | Political |
[edit] Treasury and Exchequer
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord High Treasurer | 1216 | — | — | Political | Great Officer of State |
| Chancellor of the Exchequer | bef. 1559 | — | — | Political | |
| Secretary to the Treasury | Political | ||||
| Financial Secretary to the Treasury | — | — | Political | ||
| Chief Secretary to the Treasury | 1961 | — | — | Political | |
| Economic Secretary to the Treasury | 1947 | — | Political | ||
| Teller of the Exchequer | Political |
[edit] Scotland
[edit] Admiralty
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord High Admiral of Scotland | 1707 | Political | Officer of the Crown | ||
| Lord Privy Seal | Political |
[edit] Army
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord High Constable of Scotland | — | Political | Officer of the Crown, Great Officer of the Royal Household | ||
| Earl Marischal | 1010 | 1715 | Political | Officer of the Crown | |
| Knight Marischal | 1633 | Political | Officer of the Crown |
[edit] Chancery and Seals
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Chancellor of Scotland | — | 1707 | Political | ||
| Keeper of the Great Seal of Scotland | — | Political | Officer of State | ||
| Keeper of the Privy Seal of Scotland | Political | Officer of State |
[edit] Judiciary and Law
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Advocate | Judiciary | Officer of State | |||
| Advocate General for Scotland | Judiciary | ||||
| Solicitor General for Scotland | Judiciary | ||||
| Lord President of the Court of Session | Judiciary | ||||
| Lord Justice Clerk | Judiciary | Officer of State | |||
| Lord Clerk Register | bef. 1531 | 1806 | — | Judiciary? | Officer of State |
| Lord Justice General | 1836 | Judiciary | Officer of State, Great Officer of the Royal Household | ||
| Master of Requests | 1707 | Judiciary? |
[edit] Royal Household
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High Steward of Scotland | — | Political | |||
| The Great Chamberlain | c. 1124 | Political | Officer of the Crown | ||
| Master of the Household in Scotland | Political | Great Officer of the Royal Household | |||
| Keeper of Holyroodhouse | Political | Great Officer of the Royal Household | |||
| Armour-Bearer | Political | Great Officer of the Royal Household | |||
| Bearer of the Royal Banner | 1324 | Political | Great Officer of the Royal Household | ||
| Bearer of the National Flag of Scotland | Political | Great Officer of the Royal Household | |||
| Master of the Revels in Scotland | — | Political | |||
| Master Carver | — | Political | |||
| Captain-General of the Royal Company of Archers | — | Political |
[edit] Treasury
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Treasurer of Scotland | 1707 | Political |
[edit] Ireland
[edit] Judiciary and Law
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lord Chief Justice of Ireland | Judiciary | ||||
| Attorney General for Ireland | Judiciary | ||||
| Solicitor General for Ireland | Judiciary |
[edit] France
| Office | Date of creation | Date honorary | Date of abolition | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Master of France | bef. 1300 | 1818 | Political | ||
| Grand Chamberlain of France | bef. 1310 | 1809 | Political | ||
| Grand Chamberman of France | bef. 1061 | — | 1545 | Political | |
| Grand Falconer of France | c. 1250 | 1817 | Political | ||
| Grand Huntsman of France | 1413 | Political | |||
| Grand Master of Artillery | c. 1700 | Military | |||
| Grand Master of Ceremonies | 1585 | 1792 | Political | ||
| Grand Master of Crossbowmen | Military | ||||
| Grand Panetier | 1782 | Political | |||
| Grand Squire of France | bef. 1526 | Political |
