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::*'''Comment''', on what basis is the role of ] notable - the role is not an elected one and hold no powers other then ceremonial. Why per ] and {WP:BIO]] is this role notable - it is less notable than a local councillor and that role also fails ].--] 15:43, 12 June 2007 (UTC) ::*'''Comment''', on what basis is the role of ] notable - the role is not an elected one and hold no powers other then ceremonial. Why per ] and {WP:BIO]] is this role notable - it is less notable than a local councillor and that role also fails ].--] 15:43, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
*'''Delete'''* No point in getting bogged down on such insignificant roles in history. Are we to include local councillors who at least were voted into position? I think not ] 16:26, 12 June 2007 (UTC) *'''Delete'''* No point in getting bogged down on such insignificant roles in history. Are we to include local councillors who at least were voted into position? I think not ] 16:26, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
** This user has only 6 contributions (4 of which are AFDs for British nobles) ] 16:42, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

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Edwyn Burnaby

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Attempts to discuss notability have been ignored so I am forced to AfD. This person held no notable title or role. He held purely ceremonial role such as Deputy Sheriff and Deputy Lieutenant during his 60's before his death but these title hold no actual power and are purely ceremonial - therefore failing WP:BIO. Vintagekits 15:21, 12 June 2007 (UTC)

  • Strong keep. He was High Sheriff of Leicestershire which is notable, albeit within a limited circle! Certainly notable enough for the fact to be recorded in publicly accessible secondary sources - the very definition of notability. Many English counties have lists of High Sheriffs (see here) although Leicestershire is not among them as yet. All those with lists carry a request to expand them - in other words to create more articles like the one being slated for deletion here! Personally I have no interest in minor 19th century English aristocrats, but I'm sure there are people who do. Kim Dent-Brown 15:39, 12 June 2007 (UTC)
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