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William Lindsay

1846 – 1926

English herald

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About William Lindsay

Lived 1846 – 1926 (aged 80). William Lindsay was a genealogist and barrister.

William Lindsay Clarenceux King of Arms from 1922 until 1926.

William Alexander Lindsay (8 June 1846 – 13 September 1926) was a long-serving officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. Lindsay was the son of Hon. Colin Lindsay son of James 7th Earl of Balcarres, 24th Earl of Crawford and Lady Frances Howard, daughter of the Earl of Wicklow. He was educated at Eton and Trinity College, Cambridge, and was President of the Cambridge Union. On 7 May 1870, he married Lady Harriet Hamilton-Gordon, a daughter of the 5th Earl of Aberdeen and Mary Baillie. His heraldic career began in 1882 when he was appointed Portcullis Pursuivant in Ordinary at the College of Arms. He was promoted to the office of Windsor Herald of Arms in Ordinary in 1894. In 1919, he was promoted Norroy King of Arms after Charles Athill was promoted to Clarenceux King of Arms. Three years later, Lindsay followed Athill to the role of Clarenceux on Athill's death. Lindsay held the office from 1922 until his own death in 1926.

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Occupation
Genealogist, barrister
Awards
Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Also known as
William Alexander Lindsay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William Lindsay?

English herald (1846–1926)

When was William Lindsay born?

William Lindsay was born on 8 June 1846.

When did William Lindsay die?

William Lindsay died on 13 September 1926.

What was William Lindsay's occupation?

William Lindsay was a genealogist and barrister.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Lindsay

· Wikidata: Q8014578

· DBpedia: William Lindsay (officer of arms)

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