GOVERNOR OF NORTHERN IRELAND

The 'Governor of Northern Ireland' was the Crown representative in Northern Ireland. The office existed from 1922 until 1973 when Westminster took direct control of Northern Ireland because of the Troubles. The Governor had possession of the Great Seal of Northern Ireland whilst the office existed. The office was the successor in Northern Ireland to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, and was replaced in 1973 by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, a cabinet office that had been created in 1972.

Contents

Governors of Northern Ireland, 1922-1973

See also

Governors of Northern Ireland, 1922-1973

★ James Albert Edward Hamilton, 3rd Duke of Abercorn (December 12, 1922–September 6, 1945)

★ William Spencer Leveson-Gower, 4th Earl Granville (September 7, 1945–December 1, 1952)

★ John de Vere Loder, 2nd Baron Wakehurst (December 1, 1952–December 1, 1964)

★ John Erskine, 1st Baron Erskine of Rerrick (December 1, 1964–November 27, 1968)

★ Ralph Francis Alnwick Grey, Baron Grey of Naunton (November 27, 1968–June 26, 1973)

See also

★ Lord Lieutenant of Ireland

★ Governor-General of the Irish Free State