Lord Lieutenant of Tyrone facts for kids
A Lord Lieutenant is a special representative of the King or Queen in a county. They are like a local ambassador for the monarch. In County Tyrone, a county in Northern Ireland, these important people have helped lead and represent the area for many years.
Before the role of Lord Lieutenant was officially created in 1831, there were similar leaders called Governors in Irish counties. They also helped manage and represent their areas.
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Governors of County Tyrone
Here are some of the people who served as Governors before the Lord Lieutenant role was brought back:
- Thomas Knox, 1st Viscount Northland: Served until 1818.
- John Hamilton, 1st Marquess of Abercorn: Served until 1818.
- Somerset Lowry-Corry, 2nd Earl Belmore: Served until 1831.
- Du Pre Alexander, 2nd Earl of Caledon: Served until 1831.
- Charles Gardiner, 1st Earl of Blessington: Served until 1829.
Lord Lieutenants of County Tyrone
The official role of Lord Lieutenant was brought back on 23 August 1831. Here are the people who have held this important position in County Tyrone:
- Du Pre Alexander, 2nd Earl of Caledon: From 17 October 1831 to 8 April 1839.
- Francis Caulfeild, 2nd Earl of Charlemont: From June 1839 to 26 December 1863.
- James Caulfeild, 3rd Earl of Charlemont: From 3 March 1864 to 12 January 1892.
- Somerset Lowry-Corry, 4th Earl Belmore: From 10 February 1892 to 6 April 1913.
- Sir Edward Archdale, 1st Baron: From 5 August 1913 to 4 July 1916.
- James Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn: From 26 April 1917 to 1945.
- James Ponsonby Galbraith: From 25 September 1945 to 1 October 1950.
- James Hamilton, 4th Duke of Abercorn: From 8 January 1951 to 1979.
- John Hamilton-Stubber: From 1 March 1979 to 3 October 1986.
- James Hamilton, 5th Duke of Abercorn: From 20 March 1987 to 4 July 2009.
- Robert Lowry Scott: From 5 July 2009 to the present day.
What are Deputy Lieutenants?
A Deputy Lieutenant helps the Lord Lieutenant with their duties. They are chosen by the Lord Lieutenant of Tyrone. There can be many Deputy Lieutenants at one time. The number often depends on how many people live in the county. They usually retire when they turn 75 years old.
Deputy Lieutenants in the 21st Century
- 24 March 2010: Countess Castle Stewart
