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ENCYCLOPEDIA OF BRITAIN
 
  More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)

 
More than 5000 entries on the history, culture and life of Britain (published in 1993 by Macmillan, now out of print)
Lord Lieutenant

The representative of the sovereign in a *county, appointed until retirement at the age of  75. The office was introduced in the 16C, originally to take over the military duties of the *high sheriff; the lord lieutenant became chief executive and magistrate of the district and remained responsible for the *militia until 1871. The office is now largely ceremonial, mainly in connection with royal visits, but it does still involve the recommendation of local justices of the peace.
 








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