Secretary of State for War and the Colonies

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The Secretary of State for War and the Colonies was a British cabinet-level position responsible for the army and the British colonies (other than India). The Secretary was supported by an Under-Secretary of State for War and the Colonies.

History

The Department was created in 1801. In 1854 it was split into the separate offices of Secretary of State for War and Secretary of State for the Colonies.

List of secretaries of state (1801–1854)

UK History of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office

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