Treasurer of the Ordnance

The Treasurer of the Ordnance was a subordinate of the Master-General of the Ordnance in the United Kingdom, the office being created in 1670. The office was abolished in 1836 and its duties merged with that of several others to form the office of Paymaster-General.

Office of the Treasurer of the Ordnance
Board of Ordnance Arms preserved on a gun tampion in Gibraltar
Reports toMaster-General of the Ordnance
AppointerPrime Minister
Subject to formal approval by the Queen-in-Council
Term lengthNot fixed (typically 3–9 years)
Inaugural holderSir George Wharton, Bt
Formation1670-1835

Treasurers of the Ordnance

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