List of governors of Kingston upon Hull facts for kids
Kingston upon Hull, often called Hull, is a historic city in England. For many years, important people held the title of Governor or Lieutenant-Governor there. These roles were a bit like being in charge of the city's defenses and making sure things ran smoothly, especially during times when the city needed protection.
Governors of Kingston upon Hull
The Governor of Hull was a very important position. These individuals were responsible for the city's safety and its military forces, especially the Hull Citadel or garrison. They played a key role in the city's history, particularly during periods of conflict like the English Civil War.
Here is a list of some of the people who served as Governor of Kingston upon Hull:
- 1536: John Hallam
- 1546–1552: Sir Michael Stanhope. His time as Governor ended in 1552.
- ?-1639: Sir John Hotham, 1st Baronet
- 1639–1641: Sir Thomas Glemham
- 1642–?: William Cavendish, 1st Duke of Newcastle. He supported the King during the English Civil War (a Royalist).
- 1642–?1645: Sir John Hotham, 1st Baronet. He supported Parliament during the English Civil War (a Parliamentary leader). His time as Governor ended in 1645.
- 1645: Ferdinando Fairfax, 2nd Lord Fairfax of Cameron. He also supported Parliament.
- 1645: Sir Thomas Fairfax. He was a strong leader for Parliament. Robert Overton worked as his representative until 1648.
- 1648–1654: Robert Overton. His time as Governor ended due to political reasons.
- 1655-1659: Henry Smith
- 1659: Robert Overton (served again)
- 1660–1661: Charles Fairfax
- 1661–1673: John Belasyse, 1st Baron Belasyse
- 1673–1679: James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth
- 1679–1682: John Sheffield, 3rd Earl of Mulgrave
- 1682–1687: Thomas Hickman-Windsor, 1st Earl of Plymouth
- 1687–1689: Marmaduke Langdale, 2nd Baron Langdale
- 1689–1699: Thomas Osborne, 1st Duke of Leeds
- 1699–1711: John Holles, 1st Duke of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
- 1711–1715: Richard Sutton
- 1715–1721: Rich Ingram, 5th Viscount of Irvine
- 1721–1725: Thomas Stanwix
- 1725–1732: George Cholmondeley, 2nd Earl of Cholmondeley
- 1732–1738: Edward Montagu
- 1738–1740?: Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough
- 1740–1741: James Dormer
- 1743–1766: Harry Pulteney
- 1766–1785: Philip Honywood
- 1785–1794: James Murray
- 1794–1795: George Townshend, 1st Marquess Townshend
- 1795–1801: William Harcourt, 3rd Earl Harcourt
- 1801–1808: John de Burgh, 13th Earl of Clanricarde
- 1808–1813: Sir William Medows
- 1813–1814: Charles Lennox, 4th Duke of Richmond
- 1814–1830: Rowland Hill, 1st Baron Hill
- 1830–1843: William Cathcart, 1st Earl Cathcart
Lieutenant-Governors of Hull
The Lieutenant-Governor was a person who helped the main Governor. They would often take on duties when the Governor was away or needed assistance. This role was also very important for the daily running and security of Hull.
Here are some of the people who served as Lieutenant-Governor:
- 1645–1648: Robert Overton
- 1711–1714: Bernard Granville
- 1749–1782: Lord Robert Manners
- 1782–1789: William Cashell
- 1789–1801: Thomas Jones
- 1801–1816: Francis Cunynghame
- 1816–1854: Sir Charles Wade Thornton
