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admiral (military) - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about admiral (military) |
 | | Before the word ‘admiral’ came into use in England under Edward I, the chief naval officer was known as ‘Keeper of the Ships’. |
 | | The important office of High or Lord Admiral was created by Henry VIII, changed to Lord High Admiral 1627, and continued with breaks till 1828, when its administrative functions were vested in the Board of Admiralty. |
 | | The duties of High or Lord Admiral, and later of Lord High Admiral, were exercised by an individual until 1628, when for the first time the office was put into commission, all the great officers of state being commissioners. |
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