Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle

Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle

The Chancellor of the Order of the Thistle is an office of the Order of the Thistle, established in 1687. The Chancellor is normally one of the knights, though not necessarily the most senior.

Office Holders from 1913


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