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For other uses, see Chamberlain (disambiguation).
A chamberlain is an officer in charge of managing a household. In many countries there are ceremonial posts associated with the household of the sovereign.
Historically, monasteries, cathedrals and mediaeval cities also had the post of chamberlain.[1] The Finance Director of the City of London is still called Chamberlain. [2].
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Posts
Some of the principal posts known by this name:
Byzantine Empire
France
Japan
Norway
Portugal
- Chamberlain-Major of Portugal
- Chamberlain of the Prince of Portugal
Roman Empire
UK
- Lord Chamberlain (Lord Chamberlain of the Household)
- Lord Great Chamberlain
- Chamberlain of the City of London
Vatican
- Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church
- Papal Gentlemen (formerly known as Papal Chamberlains (Cameriere di spada e cappa))
References
- ^ Chamberlain (from Encyclopedia Britannica 1911)
- ^ City of London leading personnel
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