Lord Lieutenant of Anglesey
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This is a list of people who served as Lord Lieutenant
of Anglesey
. Since 1761, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Anglesey
. The office was abolished on 31 March 1974.
† Became the first Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd
on 1 April 1974
Lord Lieutenant
The title Lord Lieutenant is given to the British monarch's personal representatives in the United Kingdom, usually in a county or similar circumscription, with varying tasks throughout history. Usually a retired local notable, senior military officer, peer or business person is given the post...
of Anglesey
Anglesey
Anglesey , also known by its Welsh name Ynys Môn , is an island and, as Isle of Anglesey, a county off the north west coast of Wales...
. Since 1761, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Anglesey
Custos Rotulorum of Anglesey
This is a list of people who have served as Custos Rotulorum of Anglesey.* Thomas Holte bef. 1544–1546* Sir Richard Bulkeley bef. 1558–1572* Sir Richard Bulkeley bef. 1577 – bef. 1584...
. The office was abolished on 31 March 1974.
Lord Lieutenants of Anglesey to 1974
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24 August 1942 – 21 February 1947 - Sir Richard Harry David Williams-Bulkeley, 13th Baronet 5 August 1947 – 31 March 1974†
† Became the first Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd
Lord Lieutenant of Gwynedd
This is an incomplete list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant for Gwynedd. The office was created on 1 April 1974.*Sir Richard Williams-Bulkeley, 13th Baronet 1 April 1974 – 1980? with two lieutenants:...
on 1 April 1974