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*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. | *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.<br> | ||
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Offices of Rank and Nobility[edit | edit source]
Nobility[edit | edit source]
- [1]. 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[edit | edit source]
- The Rank or Office of [2]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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