Lord Lieutenant of Wiltshire

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This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of the English county of Wiltshire. From 1750, all Lord Lieutenants have also been Custos Rotulorum of Wiltshire.

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Lord Lieutenants of Wiltshire

Vice Lord Lieutenants of Wiltshire

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