Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire

This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire. Since 1802, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Flintshire. The office was abolished on 31 March 1974, and was replaced by the Lord Lieutenant of Clwyd.

Lord Lieutenants of Flintshire to 1974

See Lord Lieutenant of Wales before 1694

† Became Lord Lieutenant of Clwyd 1 April 1974.

Deputy lieutenants

A deputy lieutenant of Flintshire is commissioned by the Lord Lieutenant of Flintshire. 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

  • 20 March 1846: Richard Price Puleston[3]

References

  • 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.
  1. London Gazette, issue no.34167, 4 June 1935
  2. London Gazette, issue no. 39278 6 July 1951
  3. "No. 20585". The London Gazette. 20 March 1846. p. 1033.
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