Treasurer-depute facts for kids
The Treasurer-depute was an important job in the Scottish government a long time ago. This was before Scotland and England joined together to form Great Britain in 1707. This role was a bit like the Chancellor of the Exchequer in England, who manages the country's money.
Understanding the Treasurer-Depute
Originally, the Treasurer-depute helped the main Treasurer. They were like an assistant. But by 1614, it became a separate, important position chosen by the King or Queen.
Role in Government
The person holding this job would attend the Privy Council when the main Treasurer wasn't there. The Privy Council was a group of advisors to the King or Queen. By 1587, the Treasurer-depute became a full member of this council.
From 1593, and then regularly from 1617, the Treasurer-depute also sat in the Parliament of Scotland. This was Scotland's law-making body. They were considered a Great Officer of State, which meant they held a very high and important position in the government.
People Who Held the Job
- 1547: James Forrester
- 1584: Sir Robert Melville
- 1604–1610: Sir John Arnot
- 1610–1621: Gideon Murray
- 1622–1631: Archibald Napier, 1st Lord Napier
- 1631–?: John Stewart, 1st Earl of Traquair
- 1636-1649: Sir James Carmichael
- 1661–1671: William Bellenden, 1st Lord Bellenden
- 1671–1682?: Charles Maitland, Lord Haltoun
- 1682–1684: John Drummond
- 1684–1686?: John Keith, 1st Earl of Kintore
- 1687–1689: Richard Maitland, Viscount Maitland
- 1690–1698: Alexander Melville, Lord Raith
- 1699–1703: Adam Cockburn of Ormiston, Lord Ormiston
- 1703: David Boyle, 1st Earl of Glasgow
