Master of the Horse
Britishnoun
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After Robert lost his standing with the king, George was promoted to Master of the Horse in 1616.
From Salon • Apr. 16, 2024
Ferdinand escapes Sergeant Matthew by becoming "Master of the Horse" to a French magician and his assistant, a lady named "The Flower of San Francisco."
From Time Magazine Archive
Wrote His Grace the Duke of Portland, twice Master of the Horse under Queen Victoria: "The thing is a stargazing, ewe-necked thoroughbred."
From Time Magazine Archive
In his full glory as Privy Councillor, Master of the Horse, Gentleman of the Bedchamber, a Minister of State, Buckingham was so haughty that not Charles himself escaped the great duke's disdain.
From Time Magazine Archive
He had served as Master of the Horse, Caesar’s second in command.
From "Sterling Biographies®: Cleopatra: Egypt's Last and Greatest Queen" by Susan Blackaby
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