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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 occurred from 1693 until abolished in 1782, and carried a salary of £256.

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The post was revived in 1828, with a salary of £500. The title of the post was subsequently changed to Crown Equerry.

Before 1782

  • 1691–1702: Henry Ireton
  • 1702–1708: William Walsh
  • 1708–1710: Thomas Meredyth
  • 1710–1717: Conyers Darcy
  • 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 FitzClarence
  • References

    Gentleman of the Horse Wikipedia