Governor of Northern Ireland | |
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Style | Excellency |
Residence | Hillsborough Castle |
Appointer | British Monarch |
Precursor | Lord Lieutenant of Ireland |
Formation | 9 December 1922 |
First holder | The 3rd Duke of Abercorn |
Final holder | The Lord Grey of Naunton |
Abolished | 18 July 1973 |
Succession | Secretary of State for Northern Ireland |
The governor of Northern Ireland was the principal officer and representative in Northern Ireland of the British monarch. The office was established on 9 December 1922 and abolished on 18 July 1973.