Patric Laurence Dickinson
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Patric Laurence Dickinson, LVO
is Clarenceux King of Arms
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Dickinson (born 24 November 1950) was educated at Marling School
in Stroud, Gloucestershire
before going up to Exeter College
, Oxford
, where he graduated as MA
. He was President of the Oxford Union Society and was subsequently called to the bar at the Middle Temple
. Dickinson served as a research assistant at the College of Arms
in 1968 until his appointment as Rouge Dragon Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary
in 1978. He served as Richmond Herald
from 25 January 1989 until 6 April 2010. On 6 April 2010 he was promoted to Norroy and Ulster King of Arms and Principal Herald of the North part of England and of Northern Ireland
, holding this office very briefly until he promoted to Clarenceux King of Arms and Principal Herald for the South, East and West parts of England
on 1 September 2010. In 2004 Dickinson was named Secretary of the Order of the Garter
. He is also, inter alios, a Vice-President of the Anthony Powell Society
and President of the Society of Genealogists
.
Royal Victorian Order
The Royal Victorian Order is a dynastic order of knighthood and a house order of chivalry recognising distinguished personal service to the order's Sovereign, the reigning monarch of the Commonwealth realms, any members of her family, or any of her viceroys...
is Clarenceux King of Arms
Clarenceux King of Arms
Clarenceux King of Arms is an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. Clarenceux is the senior of the two provincial kings of arms and his jurisdiction is that part of England south of the River Trent. The office almost certainly existed in 1420, and there is a fair degree of...
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Dickinson (born 24 November 1950) was educated at Marling School
Marling School
Marling School is a grammar school for boys located in Stroud, Gloucestershire, England, next to its sister school, Stroud High School. It is on the Cainscross Road, the main route out of Stroud towards the M5....
in Stroud, Gloucestershire
Stroud, Gloucestershire
Stroud is a market town and civil parish in the county of Gloucestershire, England. It is the main town in Stroud District.Situated below the western escarpment of the Cotswold Hills at the meeting point of the Five Valleys, the town is noted for its steep streets and cafe culture...
before going up to Exeter College
Exeter College, Oxford
Exeter College is one of the constituent colleges of the University of Oxford in England and the fourth oldest college of the University. The main entrance is on the east side of Turl Street...
, Oxford
University of Oxford
The University of Oxford is a university located in Oxford, United Kingdom. It is the second-oldest surviving university in the world and the oldest in the English-speaking world. Although its exact date of foundation is unclear, there is evidence of teaching as far back as 1096...
, where he graduated as MA
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
. He was President of the Oxford Union Society and was subsequently called to the bar at the Middle Temple
Middle Temple
The Honourable Society of the Middle Temple, commonly known as Middle Temple, is one of the four Inns of Court exclusively entitled to call their members to the English Bar as barristers; the others being the Inner Temple, Gray's Inn and Lincoln's Inn...
. Dickinson served as a research assistant at the College of Arms
College of Arms
The College of Arms, or Heralds’ College, is an office regulating heraldry and granting new armorial bearings for England, Wales and Northern Ireland...
in 1968 until his appointment as Rouge Dragon Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary
Rouge Dragon Pursuivant
Rouge Dragon Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a junior officer of arms of the College of Arms, named after the red dragon of Wales.The most recent Rouge Dragon Pursuivant was Clive Edwin Alexander Cheesman, whose replacement has yet to be announced....
in 1978. He served as Richmond Herald
Richmond Herald
Richmond Herald of Arms in Ordinary is an officer of arms of the College of Arms in England. From 1421 to 1485 Richmond was a herald to John, Duke of Bedford, George, Duke of Clarence, and Henry, Earl of Richmond, all of whom held the Honour of Richmond...
from 25 January 1989 until 6 April 2010. On 6 April 2010 he was promoted to Norroy and Ulster King of Arms and Principal Herald of the North part of England and of Northern Ireland
Norroy and Ulster King of Arms
Norroy and Ulster King of Arms is one of the senior Officers of Arms of the College of Arms, and the junior of the two provincial Kings of Arms. The current office is the combination of two former appointments...
, holding this office very briefly until he promoted to Clarenceux King of Arms and Principal Herald for the South, East and West parts of England
Clarenceux King of Arms
Clarenceux King of Arms is an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. Clarenceux is the senior of the two provincial kings of arms and his jurisdiction is that part of England south of the River Trent. The office almost certainly existed in 1420, and there is a fair degree of...
on 1 September 2010. In 2004 Dickinson was named Secretary of the Order of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
. He is also, inter alios, a Vice-President of the Anthony Powell Society
Anthony Powell Society
The Anthony Powell Society is an international literary society dedicated to the works of the world-famous English novelist Anthony Powell. Membership is open to all interested in A Dance to the Music of Time and Powell's other works....
and President of the Society of Genealogists
Society of Genealogists
The Society of Genealogists is a UK-based educational charity, founded in 1911 to "promote, encourage and foster the study, science and knowledge of genealogy". The Society's Library is the largest specialist genealogical library outside North America. Membership is open to any adult who agrees to...
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