Chamberlain (office)
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.
Historically, many institutions and governments – monasteries, cathedrals and cities – also had the post of chamberlain, who usually had charge of finances.[1] The Finance Director of the City of London is still called Chamberlain, while New York City had such a chamberlain, who managed city accounts, until the early 20th century.[2]
Posts
Some of the principal posts known by this name:
Byzantine Empire
- Koubikoularios
- Parakoimomenos
- Praepositus sacri cubiculi
France
Germany
- Kammermeister
Japan
Norway
- Lord Chamberlain of Norway
Portugal
- Chamberlain-Major of Portugal
- Chamberlain of the Prince of Portugal
Roman Empire
Serbia in the Middle Ages
Sweden
In Sweden there are eight serving chamberlains (kammarherrar) and four serving cabinet chamberlains (kabinettskammarherrar) at the royal court. The chamberlains are not employed by the court, but serve during ceremonial occasions such as state visits, audiences and official dinners.
United Kingdom
- Lord Chamberlain of Scotland historic Office of State in the Kingdom of Scotland, (b.1124–1703)
- Lord Chamberlain (Lord Chamberlain of the Household)
- Lord Great Chamberlain
- Chamberlain of the City of London
Vatican
- Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church
- Papal Gentlemen (formerly known as Papal Chamberlains (Cameriere di spada e cappa))
See also
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References
- ↑ Chamberlain (from Encyclopædia Britannica 1911)
- ↑ "City of London leading personnel". cityoflondon.gov.uk.