Gentleman of the Horse
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Gentleman of the Horse was a position in the stables department of the British Royal Court, subordinate only to the Master of Horse. It occurs from 1693 until abolished in 1782, with a salary of £256.
The post was revived in 1828, with a salary of £500. The title of the post was subsequently changed to Crown Equerry
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Post abolished in 1782
The post was revived in 1828, with a salary of £500. The title of the post was subsequently changed to Crown Equerry
Crown Equerry
The Crown Equerry is the operational head of the Royal Mews of the Royal Household of the Sovereign of the United Kingdom. He is responsible for the provision of vehicular transport for the Sovereign, both cars and horse-drawn carriages...
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Before 1782
- 1684- ?: Adrian BeverlandAdrian BeverlandAdrian Beverland or Adriaan Beverland was a Dutch philosopher and jurist who settled in England....
- 1691-1702: Henry Ireton
- 1702-1708: William Walsh
- 1708-1710: Thomas Meredith
- 1710-1717: Conyers DarcyConyers DarcySir Conyers Darcy or Darcey, KB was a British politician and courtier of the 18th century. He was a younger brother of Robert Darcy, 3rd Earl of Holderness....
- 1717-1736: Hon. Henry Berkeley
- 1737-1746: Hon. James Brudenell
- 1747-1760: Hon. William Keppel
- 1760-1782: Richard Berenger
Post abolished in 1782
After 1828
Post revived in 1828- 1828-1830: Emilius Henry Delmé-Radcliffe
- 1830-1837: Lord Frederick FitzClarenceLord Frederick FitzClarenceLt.-Gen. Lord Frederick FitzClarence, GCH was an illegitimate son of King William IV and his mistress, Dorothea Jordan...