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=== Offices of Rank and Nobility === | |||
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==== Nobility ==== | |||
*<ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lord_Lieutenant_of_Somerset nobility in the County of Somerset]</ref>. The Lord Lieutenant of Somerset is appointed by the Queen on advice of the Prime minister. He or she is a representative of the crown in the County of Somerset. | |||
==== Rank ==== | |||
*The Rank or Office of <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High_Sheriff_of_Somerset High-Sheriff]</ref>High Sheriff was once a very powerful position.The Sheriff was responsible for collecting taxes and keeping order in Somerset.This position has been in Somerset for a thousand years.In modern days the position has changed to a more ceremonial role. | |||
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[[Category:Somerset]] | [[Category:Somerset]] | ||