Admiral of the South
| Office of the Admiral of the South | |
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| Admiralty of the South | |
| Reports to | Privy Council of England |
| Nominator | Monarch of England |
| Appointer |
Monarch of England Subject to formal approval by the King-in-Council |
| Term length | Not fixed , (usually for life) |
| Inaugural holder | William de Leybourne |
| Formation | 1294-1306, 1325-1326 |
The Admiral of the South also known as Admiral of the Southern Fleet was a senior English Navy appointment. The post holder was chiefly responsible for the command of the navy's fleet that operated in the English Channel out of Portsmouth from 1294 to 1326.
The origins of the office Admiral of the South dates back to 1294 with the appointment of William de Leybourne. The office was known by different names from its inception, such as Admiral of the South on the Portsmouth Station (1294–-1325),Admiral of the Southern Sea, Admiral of the Southern Fleet this command existed only briefly for a period of about ten years. In 1326 the office was merged with that of the Admiral of the West.
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