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enjoys very extensive powers, having the revenues of the papal household under his charge. As a sign of their dignity, chamberlains bore a key, which in the seventeenth century was often silvered, and actually fitted the door-locks of chamber rooms. Since the eighteenth century, it has turned into a
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Historically, many institutions and governments – monasteries, cathedrals and cities – also had the post of chamberlain, who usually had charge of finances. The Finance Director of the
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Around the year of 2012, The Grand Chamberlain of The Council, Alauddin bin Abu Bakar, on emergency broadcast had announced the divorce between the Sultan and his third wife.
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is titled the Lord Chamberlain (เลขาธิการพระราชวัง). He has several Grand Chamberlains as his deputy, usually in charge of a specific portfolio.
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June 7, 2015. The Grand Chamberlain of Brunei announced the newborn prince of
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Yang Amat Mulia Pengiran Penggawa Laila Bentara Istiadat Diraja Dalam Istana
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had a chamberlain who managed city accounts until the early 20th century.
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Kammerherr, or Kämmerer (with a charge of finances, treasury)
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Kammerherr, or Kämmerer (with a charge of finances, treasury)
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Kammerherr, or Kämmerer (with a charge of finances, treasury)
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was responsible for the audiences granted to members of the
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Grand Chamberlain of The Councils of Brunei titled as
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Grand Chamberlain of Japan and Chamberlain of Japan
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Index

Grand Chamberlain

Gaspar de Guzmán, Count of Olivares
Diego Velázquez
royal favourites

Christopher Count of Paus
papal chamberlain
Benedict XV
Spanish Renaissance

Royal Court of Norway
Medieval Latin
royal household
nobility
clergy
royal favourite
Roman emperors
cubicularius
Chamberlain of the Holy Roman Church
rank
City of London
New York City
Brunei

Deputy Sultan, Crown Prince of Brunei
Koubikoularios
Parakoimomenos
Praepositus sacri cubiculi
Court Marshal

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