Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire


The Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire is the British monarch's personal representative in the county of Lincolnshire. Historically, the lord-lieutenant was responsible for organising the county's militia. In 1871, the lord-lieutenant's responsibility over the local militia was removed. However, it was not until 1921 that they formally lost the right to call upon able-bodied men to fight when needed. Since 1660, all lord-lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Lincolnshire.
The lord-lieutenancy is now an honorary titular position, usually awarded to a retired notable person in the county. Until 1975, this had been awarded to a peer connected to the county.
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List of Lord-Lieutenants of Lincolnshire

This is a list of people who have served as Lord-Lieutenant of Lincolnshire.

List of Vice Lord-Lieutenants of Lincolnshire

The lord-lieutenant selects one of his or her deputy lieutenants to act as the vice lord-lieutenant. This office is not automatically renewed on the appointment of a new lord-lieutenant.
The current Vice Lord-Lieutenant is Andrew Clark.

List of Deputy Lieutenants

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

18th Century

19th Century

Current Deputy Lieutenants

The current Deputy Lieutenants for Lincolnshire are:
  • J. M. Ashton
  • A. E. Baxter
  • Lady Benton Jones
  • N. D. S. Brown
  • J. B. Burke
  • C. E. Carlbom Flinn
  • D. C. Chambers
  • A. S. Clark
  • A. C. Coltman
  • R. J. Douglas
  • H. C. Drake
  • F. J. F. M. Dymoke
  • D. K. Harris
  • J. G. A. M. Hughes