John Steven Watson
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John Steven Watson FRSE (20 March 1916 – 12 June 1986) was an English historian who served as Principal of the University of St Andrews from 1966 to 1986.[1]
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John Steven Watson | |
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Principal of the University of St Andrews | |
In office 1966–1986 | |
Chancellor | Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae Sir Kenneth Dover |
Preceded by | Sir Thomas Malcolm Knox |
Succeeded by | Struther Arnott |
Personal details | |
Born | (1916-03-20)20 March 1916 |
Died | 12 June 1986(1986-06-12) (aged 70) |
Spouse | Heba Sylvia de Cordova Newbery |
Education | Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood |
Alma mater | St John's College, Oxford Merton College, Oxford |
Profession | Historian |
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