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Governor of Calshot Castle

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The Governor of Calshot Castle was a military officer who commanded the fortifications at Calshot Castle, a Device Fort of Henry VIII guarding Southampton Water. It was in military use until 1956.

Governors of Calshot Castle

  • Capt. Richard Smith
  • 1650s: Thomas Bettesworth
  • 1660–1661: Francis Burghill
  • 1661–1672: Lord Henry Paulet
  • 1673–1689: James Halsall
  • 1689–1693: Francis Paulet
  • 1693–aft. 1756: William Knapton
  • 1761–1787: Sir Harry Burrard of Walhampton
  • 1787–1813: Sir Harry Burrard of Lymington
  • 1813–1837: Richard Lambart, 7th Earl of Cavan
  • office abolished

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Governors and constables in England and Wales
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