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The position of '''Treasurer of the Household''' is theoretically held by a household official of the British monarch, under control of the [[Lord Steward|Lord Steward's]] Department, but is, in fact, a political office held by one of the government's Deputy [[Chief Whip]]s in the [[British House of Commons|House of Commons]]. He was a member of the [[Board of Green Cloth]], until the Board of Green Cloth disappeared in the reform of local government licensing in 2004, brought about by the Licensing Act 2003 (section 195)..
The position of '''Treasurer of the Household''' is theoretically held by a household official of the British monarch, under the control of the [[Lord Steward|Lord Steward's]] Department, but is, in fact, a political office held by one of the government's Deputy [[Chief Whip]]s in the [[British House of Commons|House of Commons]]. He was a member of the [[Board of Green Cloth]], until the Board of Green Cloth disappeared in the reform of local government licensing in 2004, brought about by the Licensing Act 2003 (section 195).

The position had its origin in the office of [[Keeper of the wardrobe|Keeper of the Wardrobe of the Household]] and was ranked second after the Lord Steward. On occasion (eg 1488–1503) the office was vacant for a considerable period and its duties undertaken by the Cofferer. The office was often staffed by the promotion of the Comptroller and was normally held by a commoner (except in 1603-1618 and 1641-1645 when it was occupied by peers). The Treasurer was automatically a member of the privy council.


==Treasurers of the Household==
==Treasurers of the Household==
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===15th century===
===15th century===
*[[John Tiptoft, 1st Baron Tiptoft]] 1406–1408 <ref> {{ODNBweb|id=27470|title = Tiptoft, John|first- Linda|second = Clerk}}</ref>
*[[John Tiptoft, 1st Baron Tiptoft]] 1406–1408 <ref> {{ODNBweb|id=27470|title = Tiptoft, John|first- Linda|second = Clerk}}</ref>
* [[Walter Beauchamp]] 1421-?
*[[Walter Beauchamp]] 1421-?
*[[John Popham (military commander)|John Popham]] 1437-1439<ref>{{ODNBweb|id=22542|title=Popham, Sir John|first=Anne|last=Curry}}</ref>
*[[John Popham (military commander)|John Popham]] 1437-1439<ref>{{ODNBweb|id=22542|title=Popham, Sir John|first=Anne|last=Curry}}</ref>
*Sir Roger Fiennes 1439-1446
*Sir Roger Fiennes 1439-1446

Revision as of 13:10, 5 January 2012

The position of Treasurer of the Household is theoretically held by a household official of the British monarch, under the control of the Lord Steward's Department, but is, in fact, a political office held by one of the government's Deputy Chief Whips in the House of Commons. He was a member of the Board of Green Cloth, until the Board of Green Cloth disappeared in the reform of local government licensing in 2004, brought about by the Licensing Act 2003 (section 195).

The position had its origin in the office of Keeper of the Wardrobe of the Household and was ranked second after the Lord Steward. On occasion (eg 1488–1503) the office was vacant for a considerable period and its duties undertaken by the Cofferer. The office was often staffed by the promotion of the Comptroller and was normally held by a commoner (except in 1603-1618 and 1641-1645 when it was occupied by peers). The Treasurer was automatically a member of the privy council.

Treasurers of the Household

15th century

16th century

17th century

18th century

19th century

20th century

21st century

References

  1. ^ "Tiptoft, John". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/27470. {{cite encyclopedia}}: Unknown parameter |second= ignored (help) (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  2. ^ Curry, Anne. "Popham, Sir John". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/22542. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  3. ^ Harriss, G. L. "Stourton family". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/52797. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  4. ^ Horrox, Rosemary. "Fogge, Sir John". Oxford Dictionary of National Biography (online ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/ref:odnb/57617. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
  5. ^ Allen, E.W. The Antiquary, Volume 3, 1873, pg 313.
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