Master of the Harriers
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The Master of the Harriers was a position in the British Royal Household
, responsible for overseeing the Royal harrier
s. It was allowed to lapse in 1701, but was revived in 1730 as the "Master of the Harriers and Foxhound
s". The position was abolished in a reorganization of the Royal Household in 1782.
Royal Household
A Royal Household in ancient and medieval monarchies formed the basis for the general government of the country as well as providing for the needs of the sovereign and his relations....
, responsible for overseeing the Royal harrier
Harrier (dog)
The Harrier is a small to medium sized dog breed of the hound class,used for hunting hares by trailing them. It resembles an English Foxhound but is smaller, though not as small as a Beagle.-Appearance:...
s. It was allowed to lapse in 1701, but was revived in 1730 as the "Master of the Harriers and Foxhound
Foxhound
A foxhound is a type of large hunting hound. Foxhounds hunt in packs and, like all scent hounds, have a strong sense of smell. They are used in hunts for foxes, hence the name. When out hunting they are followed usually on horseback and will travel several miles to catch their target. These dogs...
s". The position was abolished in a reorganization of the Royal Household in 1782.
Masters of the Harriers (from 1660)
- 1660: Thomas Elliott (senior)
- 1677: Thomas Elliott (junior)
- 1683: William Ryder
- 1689: Christopher TancredChristopher TancredChristopher Tancred , of Whixley in Yorkshire, was Member of Parliament for Aldborough from 1689 to 1698.He also served as High Sheriff of Yorkshire in 1684 and Master of the Harriers to King William III.-References:...
- 1701 Vacant
- 1730: Charles Howard, 3rd Earl of CarlisleCharles Howard, 3rd Earl of CarlisleCharles Howard, 3rd Earl of Carlisle, PC was a British statesman and member of the peerage of England.Charles Howard was the eldest son of Edward Howard and inherited his title on the death of his father in 1692. He married in 1683 Lady Anne de Vere Capell, daughter of Arthur Capell, 1st Earl of...
- 1738: Robert Walpole, 1st Baron WalpoleRobert Walpole, 2nd Earl of OrfordRobert Walpole, 2nd Earl of Orford , was a British peer, styled as The Lord Walpole from 1723 to 1745.-Family:He was the eldest son of the King's First Minister, now regarded as the first Prime Minister, Sir Robert Walpole , and his first wife Catherine...
- 1751: Vacant
- 1754: Lord Robert Manners-SuttonLord Robert Manners-SuttonLord Robert Manners, later Manners-Sutton was the second son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland by his wife the Hon. Bridget Sutton, and younger brother of the famous soldier Lord Granby, under whom he served as Lieutenant-Colonel of the 21st Light Dragoons. He was appointed Colonel of the 36th...
- 1756: Vacant
- 1761: Basil Feilding, 6th Earl of Denbigh