List of vice-admirals of Cornwall facts for kids
The Vice-Admiral of Cornwall was an important job in the historic county of Cornwall, England. This person was like a special officer for the sea, looking after things like ships, trade, and even catching pirates along the coast of Cornwall. It was a bit like being a local boss for the navy and sea laws.
This role was part of the Duchy of Cornwall, which is a special estate that belongs to the eldest son of the British monarch. Sometimes, the Vice-Admiral was also called the Lord High Admiral of Cornwall.
For a long time, between 1601 and 1715, the job was split into two parts: one for North Cornwall and one for South Cornwall. There were also Vice-Admirals specifically for the Isles of Scilly for a period.
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Vice-Admirals of Cornwall (1559–1601)
During this time, there was one Vice-Admiral for all of Cornwall. These individuals were appointed to oversee maritime matters across the entire region.
- Edward Hastings, 1st Baron Hastings of Loughborough 1559
- William Lower 1559–1577
- Ambrose Digby bef. 1577–1578 (joint in 1577)
- John Arundell 1578–1582
- The position was empty for a while.
- John Killigrew 1587–1588
- Sir Francis Godolphin 1588
- John Killigrew 1588–1589
- The position was empty for a while.
- Thomas Payne 1590–1599
- Charles Trevanion 1599–1601
Vice-Admirals of North Cornwall (1601–1715)
From 1601, the role of Vice-Admiral was divided. This section lists the people who held the position for the northern part of Cornwall.
- William Roscarrock 1601–1621
- The position was empty for a while.
- Francis Bassett 1623–1645
- John Basset 1644–1645 (jointly held the role)
- Thomas Upton 1645
- John Trefusis 1645–1647 (appointed by Parliament)
- Edward Herle 1647–1649 (appointed by Parliament)
- The position was empty for a while.
- Richard Heyworth 1650–? (appointed by Parliament)
- John Basset 1660–1661
- Jonathan Trelawny 1661–1670
- Sir John Godolphin 1670–1679
- Sir Joseph Tredenham 1679–1686
- Sir John Molesworth, 2nd Baronet 1686–1715
Vice-Admirals of South Cornwall (1601–1715)
This list shows the individuals who served as Vice-Admiral for the southern part of Cornwall during the same period when the role was split.
- Hannibal Vyvyan 1601–1607
- Francis Vyvyan 1607–1608
- The position was empty for a while.
- Nicholas Burton 1612–1613
- The position was empty for a while.
- Sir James Bagg 1622–1638
- Sir Nicholas Slanning 1638–1643
- Sir Charles Trevanion 1643–1645 (supported the Royalist side)
- John St Aubyn 1644–1649 (appointed by Parliament)
- Anthony Rous 1649–1660 (appointed by Parliament)
- John St Aubyn 1660 (appointed by Parliament)
- Sir William Godolphin 1660–1663
- Francis Godolphin 1664-1671
- Sir Jonathan Trelawny, 2nd Baronet 1671–1675
- John Trelawny 1675–1682
- Sir Jonathan Trelawny, 3rd Baronet 1682–1693
- Henry Trelawny 1693–1702
- Charles Trelawny 1702–1710
- Sir John Trelawny, 4th Baronet 1710–1715
Vice-Admirals of the Isles of Scilly (1570–1638)
The Isles of Scilly are a group of islands off the coast of Cornwall. For a period, they had their own Vice-Admirals.
- Francis Godolphin (senior) 1570–1606?
- The position was empty for a while.
- Francis Godolphin (junior) bef. 1630–1638
Vice-Admirals of Cornwall (1715–1917)
After 1715, the role of Vice-Admiral of Cornwall became one position again, covering the entire area.
- Sir John Trelawny, 4th Baronet 1715–1755
- Edward Boscawen 1755–1761
- Hugh Boscawen, 2nd Viscount Falmouth 1761–1782
- George Edgcumbe, 1st Earl of Mount Edgcumbe 1782–1795
- Richard Edgcumbe, 2nd Earl of Mount Edgcumbe 1795–1839
- Francis Seymour-Conway, 3rd Marquess of Hertford 1839-1842
- The position was empty for a while.
- William Edgcumbe, 4th Earl of Mount Edgcumbe 1897–1917
