Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire

This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire. After 1715, all Lord Lieutenants were also Custos Rotulorum of Pembrokeshire. The county corporate of Haverfordwest was included in this lieutenancy, except for the period from 1761 to 1931, when there was a separate Lord Lieutenant of Haverfordwest. On 31 March 1974, the post was replaced by that of Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed.

Lord Lieutenants of Pembrokeshire to 1974

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†Became Lord Lieutenant of Dyfed, 1 April 1974.

Deputy lieutenants

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A deputy lieutenant of Pembrokeshire is commissioned by the Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire. Deputy lieutenants support the work of the lord-lieutenant. There can be several deputy lieutenants at any time, depending on the population of the county. Their appointment does not terminate with the changing of the lord-lieutenant, but they usually retire at age 75.

19th Century

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References

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  1. ^ "No. 20667". The London Gazette. 17 November 1846. p. 4661.

Sources

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  • J.C. Sainty (1970). "Lieutenancies of Counties, 1585–1642". Bulletin of the Institute of Historical Research (Special Supplement No. 8).
  • J.C. Sainty (1979). List of Lieutenants of Counties of England and Wales 1660-1974. London: Swift Printers (Sales) Ltd.