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What was Richard Wellesley's role in Ireland?

  • Lord Lieutenant

  • Prime Minister

  • President

  • Governor-General

Answer

Richard Wellesley served as Lord Lieutenant of Ireland, a position that was the highest-ranking British royal representative in Ireland.
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