Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (Revised), Court Officers, 1660-1837. Originally published by University of London, London, 2006.
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'Presence Chamber: Esquires of the Body 1660-1702', in Office-Holders in Modern Britain: Volume 11 (Revised), Court Officers, 1660-1837, (London, 2006) pp. 63-64. British History Online https://www.british-history.ac.uk/office-holders/vol11/pp63-64 [accessed 26 April 2024]
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Esquires of the Body 1660–1702
The esquires of the body were supposed to sleep in the presence chamber, under the canopy of state, for the Sovereign's protection during the service of `All Night'. They were appointed by lord chamberlain's warrant. Originally four in number, they were reduced to two on the accession of James II in 1685. They were abolished on the accession of Anne in 1702. (fn. 1) The esquires of the body each received wages of £33 6s 8d. (fn. 2)
Esquires of the Body 1660–1702
Esquires of the Body in Ordinary Supernumerary1667–?
| 1667 | 22 July | Rodbard, T. |
| 1667 | 19 Aug. | Hanmer, Sir J. |
| 1669 | 8 Feb. | Kynkwell, M. |
| 1670 | 15 Nov. | Wadlowe, J. |
| 1672 | 21 June | Phillipps, H. |
| 1675 | 19 Oct. | Hodges, J. |