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The position of
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of
Kingston upon Hull Kingston upon Hull, usually shortened to Hull, is a historic maritime city and unitary authorities of England, unitary authority area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies upon the River Hull at its confluence with the Humber Est ...
, Yorkshire, England was established in 1332, by
Edward III Edward III (13 November 1312 – 21 June 1377), also known as Edward of Windsor before his accession, was King of England from January 1327 until his death in 1377. He is noted for his military success and for restoring royal authority after t ...
with the first mayor being William de la Pole. On 26 June 1914, it was declared that the Chief Magistrate and Officer of the City would bear the style and title of
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due to "the city's high position in the roll of ports of hekingdom". The honour was confirmed for the non-metropolitan district by letters patent dated 18 March 1975.


Mayors of Kingston-upon-Hull

Unless otherwise stated, the following list is from the Hull History Centre.Hull History Centre 2024


Edward III


Richard II


Henry IV


Henry V


Henry VI


Edward IV


Richard III

* 1483 Thomas Phillips * 1484 Richard Burdon


Henry VII


Henry VIII


Edward VI


Phillip and Mary


Elizabeth I


James I


Charles I


Commonwealth


Charles II


James II


William and Mary


Anne


George I


George II


George III


George IV


William IV


Victoria


Edward VII


George V


Lord Mayors of Kingston-upon-Hull

Unless stated, the following list is from the Hull History Centre.


George V


Edward VIII

* 1936 Frederick Holmes


George VI


Elizabeth II


Charles III

* 2023 Kalvin Neal * 2024 Mark Collinson * 2025 Cheryl Payne


See also

*
List of sheriffs of Kingston upon Hull High Sheriff of Kingston upon Hull is a ceremonial title conferred by Hull City Council as a civic honour on prominent people associated with Kingston upon Hull. Hull has had a High Sheriff since 1440. The position was abolished in 1974 and reviv ...
* List of stewards of Kingston upon Hull


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Kingston upon Hull Kingston upon Hull, usually shortened to Hull, is a historic maritime city and unitary authorities of England, unitary authority area in the East Riding of Yorkshire, England. It lies upon the River Hull at its confluence with the Humber Est ...
Mayors In many countries, a mayor is the highest-ranking official in a Municipal corporation, municipal government such as that of a city or a town. Worldwide, there is a wide variance in local laws and customs regarding the powers and responsibilitie ...