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has gloss | eng: The Treasurer of the Navy was an office in the British government between the mid-16th and early 19th century. The office-holder was responsible for the financial maintenance of the Royal Navy. The office was a political appointment, and frequently was held by up-and-coming young politicians who would later go on to hold more important positions. The post was abolished in 1836 and its functions incorporated into those of the Paymaster-General. |
lexicalization | eng: Treasurer of the navy |
instance of | c/Defunct ministerial offices in the United Kingdom |
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