Admiral of the North
The Admiral of the North also known as Admiral of the Northern Seas and Admiral of the Northern Fleet was a senior English Navy appointment. The Admiral was chiefly responsible for the command of the navy's fleet that operated in the North Sea and off the English coast out of Yarmouth from 1294 to 1412.
| Office of the Admiral of the North | |
|---|---|
| Admiralty of the North | |
| Reports to | Privy Council of England |
| Nominator | Monarch of England |
| Appointer | Monarch of England Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed, usually for life |
| Inaugural holder | John de Botetourt, 1st Baron Botetourt |
| Formation | 1294-1412 |
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