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  1. Lord High Commissioner

    Lord High Commissioner is the style of High Commissioner s, i.e. direct representatives of the monarch , in three cases in the Kingdom of Scotland and the United Kingdom , two of which are no longer extant. Consequently the remaining office is often known in short simply as the Lord High Commissioner. Ecclesiastic Church of Scotland Main article Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland The Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the British Sovereign s personal representative to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland the Kirk , reflecting the latter s role as the national church of Scotland , and the Sovereign s role as a member of that Church. Historical political offices Scottish Parliament See Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland Ionian Islands Protectorate There were ten incumbents in 1815 1863, representing the British protectorate protecting power to the United States of the Ionian Islands as a federal Septinsular Republic of seven formerly Venetian see Provveditore Ionian islands Corfu, Cephalonia, Zante, Santa Maura, Ithaca, Cerigo and Paxos , officially a joint protectorate of the Allied Christian Powers, de facto a UK amical protectorate , as established under the 1815 Treaty of Paris 1815 Treaty of Paris . The office ceased when the islands were integrated in independent Greece in 1864. The incumbents were 1815&ndash 1823 Sir Thomas Maitland British Army officer Thomas Maitland 1823&ndash 1832 Sir Frederick Adam 1832&ndash 1835 George Nugent Grenville, 2nd Baron Nugent The Lord ... I , the Ionian Islands were ceded to Greece, ending the position of Lord High Commissioner. See also ..., between November 1858 and March 1859, William Ewart Gladstone served as High Commissioner ...&ndash 1849 John Colborne, 1st Baron Seaton The Lord Seaton 1849&ndash 1855 Sir Henry George Ward 1855 ... of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Order of precedence in Scotland Lord Lieutenant ...   more details



  1. Lord High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland

    Otheruses Lord High Commissioner The Lord High Commissioners to the Parliament of Scotland , sometimes referred to as the fifth estate of the Estates of Scotland , were the Scottish Sovereign s high commissioner personal representative to the Parliament of Scotland following James I of England James VI of Scotland s accession to the throne of England and his becoming, in personal union , James I, the first Stuart king of England see Union of the Crowns . The Lord High Commissioners were appointed from 1603 until 1707. The Act of Union 1707 , which merged the Parliament of Scotland and the Parliament of England to create the Parliament of Great Britain , rendered the post redundant. They were effectively the heads of government in Scotland during this period, ref cite web url http www.scottish places.info glossw.html title a personal representative of the Sovereign, Lords High Commissioner were appointed to the Scottish Parliament between the Union of the Crowns 1603 and the Act of Union 1707 and were the heads of government in Scotland. publisher Gazeteer for Scotland , University of Edinburgh accessdate 1 March 2010 ref exercising de facto control over the Estates and the Privy Council of Scotland Privy Council , although nominally this role was still held by the Lord Chancellor of Scotland Lord Chancellor . List of Lord High Commissioners 1605 John Graham, 3rd Earl of Montrose 1607 Ludovic Stewart, 2nd Duke of Lennox 1609 George Keith, 5th Earl Marischal 1621 James Hamilton, 2nd Marquess of Hamilton 1639 John Stewart, 1st Earl of Traquair 1641 John, Lord Balmerino 1646 James Hamilton, 1st Duke of Hamilton 1661 John Middleton, 1st Earl of Middleton 1663 John Leslie, 1st Duke ... References reflist See also Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Category Lords High Commissioner to the Parliament of Scotland Category Lists of politicians Category Lists of Scottish people Scotland poli stub pl Lord Wysoki Komisarz przy Parlamencie Szkocji ...   more details



  1. Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland

    Otheruses Lord High Commissioner File Lionrampant.svg 230px thumb The Royal Standard of Scotland is also the banner of the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland The Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is the British Sovereign British ... , and the Sovereign s role as protector and member of that Church. History Lord High Commissioner .... The Act of Union 1707 made this function redundant, but a Lord High Commissioner to the General ... for the use of the Lord High Commissioner. The union of the Church of Scotland and the non established ... in the former United Free Church Assembly hall on The Mound, Edinburgh. The Lord High Commissioner ... suggesting that the post of Lord High Commissioner could be dispensed with. Eventually a suitable arrangement was agreed upon and the office of Lord High Commissioner has survived. Functions The office ... Elders of the Church of Scotland. On behalf of the Monarch Sovereign , the Lord High Commissioner ... the Lord High Commissioner. The Lord High Commissioner is then invited to address the Assembly ... Assembly are known as Commissioners and have voting powers the Lord High Commissioner has no vote ... part of each day s business. Following the Assembly the Lord High Commissioner personally ... Highness because the Lord High Commissioner is ranked higher in the order of Precedence. If a woman ... the Lord High Commissioner has resided at the Scottish royal Palace of Holyroodhouse and gives a garden ... speech of the Assembly, and the Lord High Commissioner returns to his royal but temporary residence as an ordinary citizen. Household There is a Household of His Grace the Lord High Commissioner ... http www.number10.gov.uk Page17662 Appointment of Lord High Commissioner for 2009 ref Rt. Hon. George ... Church of Scotland website DEFAULTSORT Lord High Commissioner To The General Assembly Of The Church ... British monarchy related lists de Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church ...   more details



  1. High Commissioner

    on National Minorities See also Lord High Commissioner High Representative References http www.psa.ac.uk ...High Commissioner is the title of various high ranking, special executive positions held by a Letters ... Kingdom are both members of the Commonwealth of Nations . Main High Commissioner Commonwealth In the Commonwealth of Nations , a High Commissioner is the senior diplomat ranking as an ambassador ... d. 1993 , stayed on as only colonial High Commissioner from 1 October 1975, when self rule under the Crown ... High Commissioners and Governors, e.g. the Commissioner General for South East Asia had responsibility ... The role of High Commissioner for Southern Africa was coupled with that of British Governor ... Africa was also the British High Commissioner for Bechuanaland, Basutoland, and Swaziland until the 1930s, with various local representatives, then by the British High Commissioner from 1961 Ambassador ... Governor of the crown colony of the Straits Settlements , based in Singapore , doubled as High Commissioner ... time, Western Pacific High Commissioner 1905 1953 , an office attached first to the governorship of Fiji ... Magistrate . Currently, there is still one High Commissioner who also serves in an additional capacity as a Governor the British High Commissioner to New Zealand ex officio serves as British colonial ... High Commissioner of the Republic , was rarely used for governatorial functions, rather Lieutenant ... Gouverneur of New Caledonia was also appointed as High Commissioner in the Pacific Ocean, to coordinate ... and Futuna Futuna were subordinated to him once Charles de Gaulle named someone else as High Commissioner ... 1943 Henri Hoppenot b. 1891 d. 1977 In the later period of decolonisation , the office of High Commissioner ... and immigrated European interests were irreconcilable , got its only High commissioner on 19 March ... November 1958 granted autonomy as Republic of Chad, had a single High Commissioner from 22 January ... variously named, often Middle Congo had a single High commissioner, a bit after it was granted ...   more details



  1. The High Lord

    Infobox Book name The High Lord title orig translator image File Trudi Canavan The High Lord cover.jpg ... s Mission The High Lord is the third book in The Black Magician novel series The Black Magician ... the respect she deserves, not only as a novice with exceptional power, but also the High Lord s favorite ... is also to wear black robes from then on, and the High Lord is to wear white. In the final scene, Sonea ... . Characters Sonea Former novice of Lord Rothen and High Lord Akkarin, first person to be admitted ... her education in healing. Finally, it is revealed that she is pregnant with Akkarin s son. High Lord Akkarin Beginning the novel as the main antagonist, Akkarin is Sonea s guardian. Sonea learned of the High Lords use of Black Magic, so he took her guardianship from Lord Rothen, claiming that she ... where he was appointed as High Lord, despite his youth. When Akkarin and Sonea s use of Black magic ..., to be published starting in 2010. Footnotes Reflist Trudi Canavan DEFAULTSORT High Lord, The Category ... earned the respect of her fellow students and her teachers, Sonea must face the terrible secret of the High Lord s use of forbidden Black Magic. Plot summary A year has passed since Sonea had challenged ... strikes Akkarin ends the tale and tells Sonea to get back to her classes. Meanwhile Lord Dannyl ... isn t helping in the way she thought she would, she is still pleased to assist Akkarin. Lord Dannyl ... she does not wish to do. Cery promises that she can hunt the next spy. The next day, while Lorlen and Lord Sarrin discuss building plans, Lord Osen informs them that there has been a massacre last night ... as the Head of Alchemic Studies. Lord Osen will probably replace the late Lord Lorlen. Lord Balkan is expected .... Lord Rothen Sonea s former guardian. Rothen is the first third to learn of Akkarin s use of Black ... the Ichani invasion. Lord Osen Lorlen s assistant, has a mutual dislike of Akkarin, he is very ... Guild ambassador to Elyne and former novice of Lord Rothen. Dannyl was ordered by Akkarin to investigate ...   more details



  1. High Commissioner (Commonwealth)

    of missions from the United Kingdom Lord High Commissioner List of Canadian High Commissioners to the United ...No footnotes date May 2009 In the Commonwealth of Nations , a High Commissioner is the senior diplomat ... of the administration was titled High Commissioner until Cyprus became a crown colony in 1925, when the incumbent High Commissioner became the first Governor. A High Commissioner could also be charged ... served as High Commissioner from 1975, when self rule under the Crown was granted, until 1976 ... would be appointed, to have control over several High Commissioners and Governors, e.g. the Commissioner ... Borneo . Governors doubling as High Commissioners The role of High Commissioner for Southern ... Territories by the Governor General of South Africa was also the British High Commissioner for Bechuanaland ... High Commissioner from 1961 Ambassador to South Africa, who was represented locally in each ... , based in Singapore , doubled as High Commissioner of the Federated Malay States , and had authority ..., under one single, not even full time, Western Pacific High Commissioner 1905 1953 , an office ... official on tiny Pitcairn a mere Chief Magistrate . Currently, there is still one High Commissioner who also serves in an additional capacity as a Governor the British High Commissioner to List of High ... colonial Governor of the Pitcairn Islands . Dominions The first British Dominions Dominion High Commissioner ... of High Commissioner , by Lorna Lloyd ref Still, the Imperial government did not yet appoint High ... . South Africa received a British high commissioner in 1930 for Australia, the full mission was opened ... of High Commissioner. The first high ranking official envoy from one dominion to another was appointed ...?id 4z5Qj 7HZ68C Diplomacy with a difference the Commonwealth Office of High Commissioner, 1880 2006 ... officially as high commissioner. The first high commissioner of India to London was appointed ... Commissioners are formally titled The High Commissioner for Her Majesty s Government in the United ...   more details



  1. High Commissioner for Southern Africa

    The British office of High Commissioner for Southern Africa was responsible for governing British protectorate s in Southern Africa , most notably Basutoland now Lesotho , the Bechuanaland Protectorate now Botswana and Swaziland . The office was combined with that of Governor of Cape Colony from 1847 to 1910, and with that of Governor General of South Africa from 1910 to 1931. class wikitable Name Began Ended Henry Pottinger Sir Henry Pottinger 27 January 1847 1 December 1847 Harry Smith British army officer Sir Harry Smith 1 December 1847 31 March 1852 George Cathcart 31 March 1852 26 May 1854 Charles Henry Darling acting 26 May 1854 5 December 1854 George Edward Grey Sir George Grey 5 December 1854 15 August 1861 Robert Henry Wynyard acting 15 August 1861 15 January 1862 Philip Edmond Wodehouse Sir Philip Wodehouse 15 January 1862 20 May 1870 Charles Crauford Hay acting 20 May 1870 31 December 1870 Henry Barkly Sir Henry Barkly 31 December 1870 31 March 1877 Henry Bartle Frere Sir Bartle Frere 31 March 1877 15 September 1880 Henry Hugh Clifford acting 15 September 1880 27 September 1880 George Cumine Strahan Sir George Cumine Strahan acting 27 September 1880 22 January 1881 Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead Sir Hercules Robinson 22 January 1881 1 May 1889 Henry Augustus Smyth ... Buxton 8 September 1914 17 July 1920 Beresford Cecil Molyneux Carter br acting High Commissioner ... Bentinck br acting High Commissioner only with James Rose Innes Sir James Rose Innes acting Governor ... Africa Category Lesotho related lists High Commissioner Category Botswana related lists High Commissioner Category Swaziland related lists High Commissioner Category British Empire Category Lists ... 1889 30 May 1895 Hercules Robinson, 1st Baron Rosmead Sir Hercules Robinson from 1896, the Lord ... 24 May 1941 William Ormsby Gore, 4th Baron Harlech The Lord Harlech 24 May 1941 13 May 1944 Harold ... br Ambassador after this point See also List of High Commissioners from the United Kingdom to South ...   more details



  1. High Commissioner to the Philippines

    www.crwflags.com fotw flags ph hc.html Flag of the High Commissioner of the Philippines Category American ...   more details



  1. High Commissioner on National Minorities

    Created on July 8, 1992 by the Helsinki Summit Meeting of the Conference on Security and Cooperation in Europe , the High Commissioner on National Minorities is charged with identifying and seeking early resolution of ethnic tension that might endanger peace, stability or friendly relations between participating states of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe as the CSCE is now known . Commissioners Max van der Stoel Netherlands 1993 2001 . Rolf Ek us Sweden 2001 2007 . Knut Volleb k Norway since 2007 . External links http www.osce.org hcnm Commissioner s website http www.osce.org mc 39530 Commissioner s mandate pp. 9 12 http www.osce.org hcnm 33317 Factsheet on HCNM http www.osce.org hcnm 66209 Commissioner s thematic recommendations Humanrights stub int org stub Category Minorities Category Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe lv Augstais komis rs nacion lo minorit u jaut jumos nl Hoge Commissaris inzake Nationale Minderheden pl Wysoki Komisarz OBWE ds. Mniejszo ci Narodowych ru ...   more details



  1. Kurt Meyer (High Commissioner)

    Kurt Meyer was the New Zealand High Commissioner to the Cook Islands July 2001 August 2005. ref name kurt http www.rnzi.com pages news.php?op read&id 16483 ref He is the temporary representative in Niue since September 2005. citation needed date December 2010 References reflist Persondata Metadata see Wikipedia Persondata . NAME Meyer, Kurt ALTERNATIVE NAMES SHORT DESCRIPTION DATE OF BIRTH PLACE OF BIRTH DATE OF DEATH PLACE OF DEATH DEFAULTSORT Meyer, Kurt Category Living people Category New Zealand diplomats Category New Zealand public servants Category Year of birth missing living people Category Ambassadors to Niue Category Ambassadors to the Cook Islands NewZealand politician stub CookIslands stub Niue stub ...   more details



  1. Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom

    citations date September 2010 The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom is the Sri Lanka n envoy to United Kingdom. Countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations typically exchange High Commissioner s, rather than Ambassador s. Though there are a few technical differences for instance, whereas Ambassadors present their credential Diplomacy diplomatic credentials to the host country s head of state , High Commissioners are accredited to the head of government , they are in practice one and the same office. The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the United Kingdom is Dual accreditation concurrently accredited as High Commissioner to the Republic of Ireland . High Commissioners Sir Oliver Goonetilleke Sir Edwin Wijeyeratne Honorary degree Dr Vernon Mendis General D. S. Attygalle Professor Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera G.P Malalasekera Mangala Moonesinghe See also List of heads of missions from Sri Lanka References http www.slhclondon.org The High Commission of Sri Lanka reflist Ambassadors of Sri Lanka Category Lists of ambassadors to the United Kingdom Category Sri Lankan High Commissioners to the United Kingdom ...   more details



  1. Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India

    citations date September 2010 The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India is the Sri Lanka n envoy to India. Countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations typically exchange High Commissioner s, rather than Ambassador s. Though there are a few technical differences for instance, whereas Ambassadors present their credential Diplomacy diplomatic credentials to the host country s head of state , High Commissioners are accredited to the head of government , they are in practice one and the same office. Prior to the establishment of formal diplomatic ties with India after Ceylon gained independence in 1948, the Government of British Ceylon maintained a official representative to the British Raj in India from 1942 to 1948. The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to India is Dual accreditation concurrently accredited as Ambassador to both Bhutan and Afghanistan . Sri Lanka also maintains two Consul Generals in Chennai and Mumbai . Representatives of the Government of Ceylon class wikitable Representative Start of Term End of Term Sir Don Baron Jayatilaka Baron Jayathilake 1942 1945 Sir Bandara Panabokke Adigar 1945 1946 M.W.H de Silva 1947 1948 High Commissioners class wikitable High Commissioner Start of Term End of Term Sir Arunachalam Mahadeva , KCMG 1948 1950 C. Coomaraswamy 1950 1955 Sir Edwin Wijeratne 1955 1957 Sir Richard Aluwihare , KCMG , CBE 1957 1963 Shirley Amerasinghe 1963 1966 Siri Perera 1967 1969 N.Q. Dias 1970 1972 Justin Siriwardena 1974 1977 Arthur Basnayake 1977 1978 Theodore Braybrooke Panabokke T.B.Panabokke 1978 1982 Bernard Tilakaratna 1982 1989 Dr Stanley Kalpage 1989 1991 Dr Neville Kanakeratne 1991 1994 Mangala Moonesinghe 1995 2000 Dr Senake Bandaranayake ... also List of heads of missions from Sri Lanka References http www.slhcindia.org the high commissioner The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India reflist Ambassadors of Sri Lanka Category Lists of ambassadors to India Category Sri Lankan High Commissioners to India ...   more details



  1. Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan

    citations date September 2010 The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to the Pakistan is the Sri Lanka n envoy to Pakistan. Countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations typically exchange High Commissioner s, rather than Ambassador s. Though there are a few technical differences for instance, whereas Ambassadors present their credential Diplomacy diplomatic credentials to the host country s head of state , High Commissioners are accredited to the head of government , they are in practice one and the same office. The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Pakistan is Dual accreditation concurrently accredited as Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan . High Commissioners Sir Razik Fareed Major General Anton Muttukumaru Honorary degree Dr Tuan Burhanudeen Jayah Air Chief Marshal Jayalath Weerakkody See also List of heads of missions from Sri Lanka References http www.slhcpakistan.org The High Commission of Sri Lanka reflist Ambassadors of Sri Lanka Category Lists of ambassadors to Pakistan Category Sri Lankan High Commissioners to Pakistan Category Pakistan Sri Lanka relations ...   more details



  1. Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Canada

    The Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Canada is the Sri Lanka n envoy to Canada. Countries belonging to the Commonwealth of Nations typically exchange High Commissioner s, rather than Ambassador s. Though there are a few technical differences for instance, whereas Ambassadors present their credential Diplomacy diplomatic credentials to the host country s head of state , High Commissioners are accredited to the head of government , they are in practice one and the same office. Sri Lanka also maintains a Consul General in Toronto . High Commissioners Hon. William de Silva 1970 ? Dr Vernon Mendis 1976 1980 Rodney Vandergert 1980 ? ref http www.rootsweb.ancestry.com lkawgw rcavandergert.htm ref ref http www.island.lk 2009 05 07 features7.html ref General Tissa Weerathunga 1986 1990 Ernest Corea Prof Gunapala Piyasena Malalasekera Hon. P.B.G. Kalugalla W.J.S Karunaratne 13th June 2006 ? Daya Perera 2008 2010 Chitranganee Wagiswara 2010 Present See also List of heads of missions from Sri Lanka References http www.slhclondon.org The High Commission of Sri Lanka reflist Ambassadors of Sri Lanka Category Sri Lankan High Commissioners to Canada ...   more details



  1. Lord High Admiral

    Lord High Admiral can refer to Lord High Admiral of England Lord High Admiral of Scotland Lord High Admiral of Great Britain Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom Lord High Admiral of the Northern Seas Lord High Admiral of the Wash Lord High Admiral of Sweden See also List of Lord High Admirals and First Lords of the Admiralty List of Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty disambig ...   more details



  1. High Commissioner of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands

    The following is a list of the High Commissioner s of the United Nations Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands , administered by the United States . Military Governors John H. Hoover March 1944 19 June 1944 Chester W. Nimitz 19 June 1944 24 November 1945 Raymond A. Spruance 24 November 1945 3 February 1946 John H. Towers 3 February 1946 28 February 1947 Louis E. Denfeld 28 February 1947 18 July 1947 High Commissioners Louis E. Denfeld 18 July 1947 17 April 1948 DeWitt Clinton Ramsey 17 April 1948 1 May 1949 Arthur W. Radford 1 May 1949 6 January 1951 Elbert D. Thomas 6 January 1951 11 February 1953 Frank E. Midkiff 13 March 1953 1 September 1954 Delmas H. Nucker 1 September 1954 1 May 1961 acting to November 1956 Maurice W. Goding 1 May 1961 27 May 1966 William R. Norwood 27 May 1966 1 May 1969 acting to 1 August 1966 Edward E. Johnston 1 May 1969 1 July 1976 Peter Tali Coleman 1 July 1976 9 July 1977 acting Adrian P. Winkel 9 July 1977 1981 Janet J. McCoy December 1981 10 July 1987 Director of the Office of Transition Charles Jordan government official Charles Jordan 3 November 1986 30 September 1991 Note Palau continued to be administered by the United States Department of the Interior until 1994. See also Governor of the South Pacific Mandate External links http www.worldstatesmen.org Micronesia.htm World Statesmen Micronesia Lists of US Governors Category United Nations Trust Territories Category Lists of office holders Category United States related lists Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands Category High Commissioners of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands ...   more details



  1. United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

    For UNHRC United Nations Human Rights Council Infobox United Nations name United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees image UNHCR DADAAB REGION, KENYA AFRICA DOD 2006.JPEG image size 200px caption small UNHCR packages containing tents, tarps, and mosquito netting sit in a field in Dadaab , Kenya , on 11 December 2006, following disastrous flooding. small type Programme acronyms UNHCR head Ant nio Guterres status Active established December 14, 1950 website http www.unhcr.org UNHCR.org parent subsidiaries footnotes The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees UNHCR , also known as The UN Refugee Agency is a United Nations agency mandated to protect and support refugee s at the request of a government or the UN itself and assists in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country. Its headquarters are in Geneva , Switzerland . The UNHCR has won two Nobel Peace Prize s, once in 1954 and again in 1981. ref name NobelFactsorg cite web url http nobelprize.org nobel prizes lists organizations.html title Nobel Laureates Facts Organizations ... debates in the General Assembly, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was founded as a subsidiary ... publisher UNHCR accessdate 3 October 2010 ref High Commissioners The post of High Commissioner has ... of UNHCR, Fridtjof Nansen was the League of Nations High Commissioner of the Office international ... Office for Refugees United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Representation in Cyprus Albert Einstein ... of Protection. Routledge. 2003. Reflist External links Commons category United Nations High Commissioner ... id 14 United Nations Rule of Law The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , on the rule of law work conducted by the High Commissioner for Refugees. http www.direct.gov.uk Gtgl1 GuideToGovernment ... Nations DEFAULTSORT United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees Category United Nations High Commissioner ... vi Cao y Li n Hi p Qu c v ng i t n n yo United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees ...   more details



  1. Lord High Constable

    There are two current and one former royal offices in the United Kingdom of Lord High Constable The Lord High Constable of England , the seventh of the Great Officers of State, ranking beneath the Lord Great Chamberlain and above the Earl Marshal The Lord High Constable of Scotland , a hereditary, now ceremonial, office of Scotland The Lord High Constable of Ireland , office abolished after the creation of the Irish Free State in 1922 Sweden s riksmarsk is commonly rendered as Lord High Constable of Sweden in English disambig ...   more details



  1. Lord High Steward of Ireland

    otherusesof High Steward The Lord High Steward of Ireland is a hereditary Great Officer of State in Ireland ... was created Earl of Waterford and Lord High Steward of Ireland on 17 July 1446 by letters ... . Differences between England, Scotland, and Ireland In England, the Lord High Stewardship of England .... As such, that Lord High Steward of England walks in front of the new Sovereign, carrying ..., with a long red mantle and ermine tippet. In Scotland, the Lord High Steward of Scotland, is the Prince ... was appointed as deputy to officiate in his stead. In Ireland, the Lord High Steward of Ireland is a hereditary ... to that was the office of the Lord High Steward or Great Seneschal of Ireland granted to Sir Bertram ... be seen elsewhere that the Lord High Stewardship continued to be inherited by the Earls of Shrewsbury ... Earl of Shrewsbury who was also the Lord High Steward or Great Seneschal of Ireland, appointed ..., dealing with the Lord High Stewardship of Ireland. Such appointments by the Lords Shrewsbury of Stewards ... of the Lord High Steward of Ireland ref House of Lords, Case see below , sections on Proofs, page 12 13 ref . Furthermore, it was in his inherited capacity as Lord High Steward of Ireland ... King Henry VII in 1485. The 12th Earl, in the same capacity as Lord High Steward of Ireland, assisted at the coronation of James II of England King James II in 1685. In both of these cases, the Lord High ... prevented from effectively performing the judicial role of Lord High Steward. Hence, for example ..., and officiated as Lord High Steward of Ireland in the trial of Baron Barry of Santry for murder and treason ... in 1743, when Lord Jocelyn Lord Chancellor presided as the acting Lord High Steward. The same ceremonials ... died. When the assembled peers judged Lord Santry therefore not guilty, the Lord High Steward ..., he was found not guilty, and the Lord High Steward thereupon broke his wand of office. On that occasion, the duties of the Lord High Steward were discharged by John FitzGibbon, the 1st Earl of Clare ...   more details



  1. Lord High Treasurer

    Merge Lord of the Treasury date April 2010 Image William Cecil, 1st Baron Burghley.jpg thumb right The Lord High Treasurer bears a white staff as his symbol of office. The post of Lord High Treasurer or Lord Treasurer was an England English government position and has been a Kingdom of Great Britain British government position since the Act of Union of 1707. A holder of the post would be the third highest ranked Great Officer of State , below the Lord High Chancellor and above the Lord President of the Council . The Lord High Treasurer functions as the head of HM Treasury Her Majesty s Treasury . Since the 17th century the office has often been held, not by a single person, but placed in commission, so that a board of individuals jointly exercise the powers of the Lord High Treasurer. Such persons ... of the Exchequer , and supervised the royal accounts. By Tudor dynasty Tudor times, the Lord High Treasurer had achieved a place among the Great Officers of State, behind the Lord Chancellor and above ... century, the Lord High Treasurer was often considered the most important official of the government, and became a de facto Prime Minister. Exemplifying the power of the Lord High Treasurer is William ... Reflist See also List of Lord High Treasurers List of Lords Commissioners of the Treasury Great Officers of State in the United Kingdom Category Lord High Treasurers de Lord High Treasurer fr Lord Tr sorier no Riksskattmester pl Lord Wielki Skarbnik ru fi Lord High Treasurer ... , usually serving as the First Lord of the Treasury , and the Chancellor of the Exchequer , serving as the Second Lord of the Treasury . Other members of the government, usually whip politics whips in the British ... the rest of the job that evolved into Lord Great Chamberlain . The Treasury was originally a section ... varied system has evolved since then. Today, the First Lord of the Treasury is as a rule the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Prime Minister , and the Second Lord of the Treasury is the Chancellor ...   more details



  1. Lord High Steward

    Great Steward redirects here. For the Scottish title, see mormaer . distinguish Lord Steward The position of Lord High Steward of England is the first of the Great Officers of State . The office has generally ... the trials of peers in the House of Lords, when the Lord High Steward presides. In general, but not invariably, the Lord Chancellor was appointed to act as Lord High Steward in the latter situation ... of the Lord High Steward which served this purpose when Parliament was not in session ... , Lord High Steward. He held the post until his death in 1421. The Lord High Steward of Ireland ..., 2nd Duke of Lancaster 1399 Thomas of Lancaster, 1st Duke of Clarence 1399 1421 Lord High Stewards ... Cunningham of Hyndhope 1953 Lord High Stewards of England at the Trials of Peers, 1422 present ... Lord High Steward Category Lists of English people de Lord High Steward fr Lord Grand Intendant nl Lord High Steward no Lord High Steward pl Lord Wielki Steward fi Lord High Steward sv Lord High Steward ... of Shrewsbury , Waterford and Talbot, who is the Premier Earl of Ireland, Chetwynd Talbot. Lord High Stewards of England, 1186 1421 Robert de Beaumont, 2nd Earl of Leicester Robert, 2nd Earl of Leicester ... of Buckingham 1509 John Russell, 1st Earl of Bedford The Lord Russell 1547 Edward Stanley, 3rd ... of Walden The Lord Audley of Walden , at the trial of Henry Pole, 1st Baron Montagu Lord Montagu and the Henry ... of Walden The Lord Audley of Walden , at the trial of Thomas Fiennes, 9th Baron Dacre Lord Dacre ..., 8th Baron Stourton Lord Stourton , 1557 William Parr, 1st Marquess of Northampton The Marquess of Northampton , at the trial of Lord Wentworth, 1559 George Talbot, 6th Earl of Shrewsbury The Earl of Shrewsbury ... The Earl of Arundel and Surrey , 1589 Thomas Sackville, 1st Earl of Dorset The Lord Buckhurst , at the trial ... The Earl of Strafford , 1641 Edward Hyde, 1st Earl of Clarendon The Earl of Clarendon , Lord Chancellor , at the trial of Thomas Park, 15th Baron Morley The Lord Morley , 1666 Heneage Finch, 1st ...   more details



  1. Lord High Admiral of Sweden

    The Lord High Admiral or Admiral of the Realm Swedish Riksamiral was a prominent and influential office in Sweden, from c. 1571 until 1676, excluding periods when the office was out of use. The office holder was a member of the Privy Council of Sweden Swedish Privy Council and the head of the navy and Admiralty of Sweden . From 1634, the Lord High Admiral was one of five Great Officers of the Realm . History Image Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm.jpg right thumb 100px Carl Gyllenhielm Carl Carlsson Gyllenhielm Lord High Admiral 1620 1650 The origin of the title Lord High Admiral of Sweden can be traced to the reign of king Eric XIV and the year 1561 or possibly 1562. An verste amiral approximately colonel admiral is assigned to be responsible for the Swedish fleet. In practice, however, this office ... IX in the early 17th century, a Lord High Admiral was included among the higher office holders. ref ... 05 14 ref Image Carl Gustaf Wrangel 1662.jpg left thumb 100px Carl Gustaf Wrangel Lord High Admiral 1657 1664 Image Gustaf Otto Stenbock.jpg right thumb 100px Gustaf Otto Stenbock Lord High Admiral 1664 1676 In the 1610s, during G ran Gyllenstierna G ran Gyllenstierna s period as Lord High Admiral ... of Sweden Swedish Privy Council . Lord High Admiral, one of these five officers, was third in rank ... XI abolished, Lord High Chancellor of Sweden Lord High Chancellor and Lord High Steward of Sweden Lord High Steward , who were both revived for a relatively short period in the late 18th century ... accessdate 2009 05 05 ref Lord High Admirals of Sweden Klaus Fleming Clas Eriksson Fleming 1571 ... Great Officers of the Realm Great Officers of the Swedish Realm list1 Lord High Steward of Sweden Lord High Steward Lord High Constable of Sweden Lord High Constable Lord High Admiral Lord High Chancellor of Sweden Lord High Chancellor Lord High Treasurer of Sweden Lord High Treasurer Category History ... had come to age in 1672, wanted to avoid appointing new holders of the high offices, once these became ...   more details



  1. Lord High Treasurer of Sweden

    The Lord High Treasurer Swedish Riksskattm stare was a highly prominent member of the Privy Council of Sweden Swedish Privy Council between 1602 and 1684, excluding periods when the office was out of use. The Lord High Treasurer was head of the Kammarkollegium and, from 1634, one of five Great Officers of the Realm . Origin A Master of the Chamber kammarm stare or chamberlain, with the responsibility to supervise issues concerning the economy of the state, is mentioned as early as the beginning of the 14th .... From 1602, the chief of the chamber was named Lord High Treasurer, riksskattm stare . ref name Nordisk ... branches of the government from 1634, and the head of the Kammarkollegium, the Lord High Treasurer ... thumb 125px Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie Lord High Treasurer 1652 1660 The first Lord High Treasurer ... of Zweibr cken Kleeburg Count Palatine John Casimir acted as a de facto Lord High Treasurer without ... Swedish accessdate 2009 05 05 ref Lord High Treasurers of Sweden Seved Ribbing 1602 1613 ref name Nordisk ... background FFD700 title Great Officers of the Realm Great Officers of the Swedish Realm list1 Lord High Steward of Sweden Lord High Steward Lord High Constable of Sweden Lord High Constable Lord High Admiral of Sweden Lord High Admiral Lord High Chancellor of Sweden Lord High Chancellor Lord High Treasurer DEFAULTSORT Lord High Treasurer Of Sweden Category History of Sweden Category 17th century ... X Gustav died in 1660, he wished, through his will, that Herman Fleming would be appointed Lord High Treasurer and as such a member of the quintet ruling Sweden until young king Charles XI of Sweden ... of the high offices, once these became vacant. The riksskattm stare title has not been used since, in contrast to two other offices that Charles XI abolished, Lord High Chancellor and Lord High Steward , who were both revived for a relatively short period in the late 18th century. The assignments of the Lord High Treasurer was taken over by the President of the Kammarkollegium . ref name Nordisk ...   more details



  1. Lord Shaughnessy High School

    Unreferenced date March 2008 Infobox Education in Canada name Lord Shaughnessy High School image Lord Shaughnessy High School 3.jpg imagesize 300px motto motto translation streetaddress 2336 53 Avenue S.W. city Calgary, Alberta Calgary province Alberta postalcode areacode phone fax email url http www.cbe.ab.ca schools view.asp?id 180 coordinates coord 51.006 114.114 display inline,title schoolboard Calgary Board of Education affiliation superintendent trustee principal N A viceprincipal administrator schooltype Public school government funded Public grades N A language area Area I, Ward 1 mascot teamname colours founded enrollment N A enrollment as of September 2004 Lord Shaughnessy High School is a former high school located in Calgary , Alberta . In 2009, it housed the Juno Beach Academy of Canadian Studies as well as its own program, with a focus on shop classes, such as commercial foods and automotives. In fall 2010, construction began at Lord Shaughnessy High School with the anticipation of creating the Career and Technology Centre. ref http www.ct centre.ca ref The Career and Technology Centre will be in full operation in fall 2012. Reflist Category High schools in Calgary Alberta school stub High Schools in Calgary ...   more details



  1. Lord High Chancellor of Sweden

    The Lord High Chancellor lang sv rikskansler , literally Chancellor of the Realm or Imperial Chancellor was a prominent and influential office in Sweden, from 1561 until 1680, excluding periods when the office was out of use. The office holder was a member of the Privy Council of Sweden . From 1634, the Lord High Chancellor was one of five Great Officers of the Realm , who were the most prominent members of the Privy Council and headed a governmental branch each the Lord High Chancellor headed the Privy Council Chancellery. In 1792, more than a century after the office s abolishment in 1680, it was revived. Seven years later, in 1799, it was removed once again. Origin Image Nils G ransson Gyllenstierna, Nordisk familjebok.jpg right thumb 125px Nils Gyllenstierna Lord High Chancellor 1560 1590 During the Middle Ages, from the 13th century, the chancellor of the king was a close confidant of the king. The chancellor was in general a man of the church, and one part of his duty was to aid the king during negotiations with foreign powers. In 1561, during Eric XIV s reign, Nils Gyllenstierna became the first to receive the title rikskansler . ref name Nordisk Familjebok Rikskansler cite web url http runeberg.org nfam 0593.html title Nordisk Familjebok Rikskansler work runeberg.org language ... Lord High Chancellor 1612 1654 The Lord High Chancellor was appointed by the king and was assigned ... in rank among these. Albeit fourth in rank, the Lord High Chancellor became the most important figure ... ur Svenska Familj Journalen .png right thumb 125px Magnus Gabriel De la Gardie Lord High Chancellor ... Rikskansler Lord High Chancellors of Sweden Konrad von Pyhy 1538 1543 ref name Nordisk Familjebok ... Great Officers of the Realm Great Officers of the Swedish Realm list1 Lord High Steward of Sweden Lord High Steward Lord High Constable of Sweden Lord High Constable Lord High Admiral of Sweden Lord High Admiral Lord High Chancellor Lord High Treasurer of Sweden Lord High Treasurer Category History ...   more details




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