Treasurer of the Navy

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The Treasurer of the Navy was an office in the British government between the mid-16th and early 19th century. The office-holder was responsible for the financial maintenance of the Royal Navy. The office was a political appointment, and frequently was held by up-and-coming young politicians who would later go on to hold more important positions. The post was abolished in 1836 and its functions incorporated into those of the Paymaster-General.

[edit] Treasurers of the Navy: 1546–1835

Name Service Notes
Robert Legge April 25, 1546–July 8, 1549
Benjamin Gonson July 8, 1549–November 18, 1577
Benjamin Gonson and John Hawkins November 18, 1577–November 26, 1577
John Hawkins November 26, 1577–November 12, 1595 Knighted July 26, 1588
Fulk Greville December 22, 1598–April 26, 1604
Sir Robert Mansell April 26, 1604–May 11, 1618
Sir William Russell May 11, 1618–April 5, 1627 created baronet March 12, 1627
Sackville Crowe April 5, 1627–21 January 1630 created baronet July 8, 1627
Sir William Russell 1630–1639

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