The Lord High Treasurer of Ireland was the chief financial officer of that kingdom until the treasuries of Great Britain and Ireland were united in 1817. The designation High was added in 1695.
Read more about Lord High Treasurer Of Ireland: Lord Treasurers of Ireland 1217-1695, Lord High Treasurers of Ireland 1695-1793, Commissioners of The Treasury For Ireland 1793-1817
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