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James Balfour Paul
Lord Lyon King of Arms (1846–1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir James Balfour Paul KCVO CStJ FSAS (16 November 1846 – 15 September 1931) was the Lord Lyon King of Arms, the officer responsible for heraldry in Scotland, from 1890 until the end of 1926.
Quick Facts Lord Lyon King of Arms, Preceded by ...
James Paul | |
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![]() Sir James Balfour Paul | |
Lord Lyon King of Arms | |
In office 1890–1927 | |
Preceded by | George Burnett |
Succeeded by | George Swinton |
Personal details | |
Born | (1846-11-16)16 November 1846 Edinburgh |
Died | 15 September 1931(1931-09-15) (aged 84) Edinburgh |
Resting place | Dean Cemetery |
Nationality | Scottish |
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