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The Board of Admiralty was established in 1628 when Charles I put the office of Lord High Admiral into commission. As that position was not always occupied, the purpose was to enable management of the
1808 illustration of the Board of Admiralty
Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom is the title of the ceremonial head of the Royal Navy. Most have been courtiers or members of the British royal family, and not professional naval officers. The
Board of Admiralty
…The Board of Admiralty (1628–1964) was established in 1628 when Charles I put the office of Lord High Admiral into commission. As that position was not always occupied, the purpose was to enable management of the day-to-day operational requirements of the Royal…
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Algernon Percy
Francis Cottington, 1st Baron Cottington from NPG
James II by Peter Lely