Fair warning for anyone out there who thinks their job is the worst job possible,I believe today's post could change a person's mind. The job in question is Groom of the Stool. A brief job description includes cleaning and polishing the commode for whoever was the reigning monarch plus carrying the same when traveling was in order,and even though some opinions vary most agree that wiping the royal backside was also part of the duties. Oddly the position was usually held by sons of noblemen or members of the gentry. Some of the job benefits were good pay,lodging in the palaces,and the first crack (pun intended!) at the royals used clothing and bedding. The position was finally abolished in 1901. I came across a list of other less than savory jobs which I feel the need to include in future posts,though I will try not to make it tiresome.
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