Chamberlain (office)

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A chamberlain is an officer in charge of managing a household. In many countries there are ceremonial posts associated with the household of the sovereign. In the UK, Lord Chamberlain (full title Lord Chamberlain of the Household) is a government post.

Historically, monasteries, cathedrals and mediaeval cities also had the post of chamberlain.[1] The Finance Director of the City of London is still called Chamberlain. [2].

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[edit] Posts

Some of the principal posts known by this name are:

[edit] France

[edit] Japan

[edit] Norway

[edit] UK

[edit] Vatican

  • Camerlengo (Chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church)
  • Papal Gentlemen (formerly known as Papal Chamberlains (Cameriere di spada e cappa))

[edit] References

  1. ^ Chamberlain (from Encyclopedia Britannica 1911)
  2. ^ City of London leading personnel
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