About John Sinclair
Lived 1898 – 1979 (aged 80–81). John Sinclair was a British sailor.
John Sinclair, MBE (1898 – January 1979 in Thurso) was a Scottish official who served as the Lord Lieutenant of Caithness and the Provost of Thurso until his death in the 1970s. He was also a Grand Master of the Thurso Masonic Lodge. Sinclair was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Caithness the 10th of December 1965.
Sinclair was from a large seafaring family that has lived in the 'Fisher Biggins' area of Thurso for centuries. His father John was a ship captain; his grandfather Alexander was a fisherman; and his great-grandfather Donald was captain aboard a fishing vessel in Thurso known as the 'Iris'. His brother Daniel Sinclair served in the Royal Navy during World War II. He was also known as 'Long John Sinclair' because of his height.
John Sinclair died in January 1979.
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Who was John Sinclair?
Lord Lieutenant of Caithness and the Provost of Thurso
When was John Sinclair born?
John Sinclair was born in 1898 in Thurso.
When did John Sinclair die?
John Sinclair died in 1979.
What was John Sinclair's occupation?
John Sinclair was a sailor.
What nationality was John Sinclair?
John Sinclair was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Sinclair (Lord Lieutenant of Caithness)
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