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16th and 17th-century Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist (1563–1624)
George Heriot (15 June 1563 – 12 February 1624) was a Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist. He is chiefly remembered today as the founder of George Heriot's
George_Heriot
School in Edinburgh, Scotland
George Heriot's School is a private primary and secondary day school on Lauriston Place in the Lauriston area of Edinburgh, Scotland. In the early 21st
George_Heriot's_School
University in Edinburgh, Scotland
Kingdom. The name Heriot-Watt was taken from Scottish inventor James Watt and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot. The annual income
Heriot-Watt_University
Topics referred to by the same term
George Heriot (1563–1624) was a Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist. George Heriot may also refer to: George Heriot (Edinburgh MP) (1539/40–1610), Scottish
George Heriot (disambiguation)
George_Heriot_(disambiguation)
George Heriot (1539/40 – 1610) was a Scottish goldsmith and member of the Parliament of Scotland. He is perhaps best known as the father of the philanthropist
George_Heriot_(Edinburgh_MP)
Scottish architect (1819–1892)
experience, in 1858, he then gained a post as Superintendent of Works at George Heriot’s School following the death of Alexander Black. This role included developing
John_Chesser_(architect)
Scots-Canadian artist
George Heriot (1759 – 22 July 1839) was a Scots-Canadian civil servant, author and artist. He is most notable as a major figure in early Canadian art
George_Heriot_(artist)
George Heriot Swanston (7 May 1814 in Edinburgh – ?) was a Scottish map engraver, particularly noted for his engravings and vignettes illustrating Archibald
G._H._Swanston
Jewels belonging to the Scottish and English queen
Cockie and George Heriot', Scottish Historical Review, 74:198 part (October 1995), p. 171. Archibald Constable, Memoirs of George Heriot (Edinburgh,
Jewels_of_Anne_of_Denmark
American lawyer and civil rights leader
George Heriot DeReef (September 5, 1869 – August 14, 1937) was an American lawyer, political candidate, civil rights leader, and businessman in Milwaukee
George_Heriot_DeReef
Edinburgh's Canongate. George Heriot (died 1610) was an important member of the Edinburgh Goldsmith's incorporation. His son George Heriot (1563-1624) is known
Scottish_jewellery
London-based investor (–1644)
"Fishmonger Lane" involved with George Abercromby, a gentleman of the queen's robes, and the goldsmith George Heriot, in pawning one of the jewels of
Rebecca_Romney
Topics referred to by the same term
Heriot or Heriots may refer to: Old English for "war-gear", see Anglo-Saxon weaponry Heriot, the English term used for the tenurial relief in feudal Europe
Heriot_(disambiguation)
with seven diamonds and two rubies, was pawned by Anne of Denmark to George Heriot in May 1609. The King's cousin, Arbella Stuart, was bequeathed jewels
Jewels_of_James_VI_and_I
Scottish actor (born 1983)
He was raised in Duddingston, Portobello, Edinburgh, and attended George Heriot's School before beginning a degree in English literature and French at
Emun_Elliott
who married Elizabeth Jousie, widow of the goldsmith James Heriot, a brother of George Heriot. The younger Robert Jousie, a courtier and Yeoman of the Robes
Robert_Inglis_(merchant)
Scottish meteorologist
Edinburgh. He then became a teacher and worked as science master at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. On 7 April 1923, he was commissioned as a second
James_Stagg
Graveyard in Edinburgh, Scotland
Scotland. It is located at the southern edge of the Old Town, adjacent to George Heriot's School. Burials have been taking place since the late 16th century
Greyfriars_Kirkyard
Scottish rowing club
George Heriot's School Rowing Club (GHSRC) is the rowing club within George Heriot's School, in the city of Edinburgh, Scotland. It competes regularly
George Heriot's School Rowing Club
George_Heriot's_School_Rowing_Club
British sports journalist
Bryan Swanson (born 1980 in Edinburgh, Scotland) is a former Chief News Reporter at Sky Sports News. In July 2021, Swanson announced that he would be leaving
Bryan_Swanson
British mathematician (1933–2025)
At age six, his family moved to Edinburgh, Scotland. He attended George Heriot’s School, where he won academic prizes and graduated as the highest-achieving
Jack_D._Cowan
Scottish actor
born in Edinburgh, Scotland.[when?] He attended George Heriot's School and went on to study at Heriot-Watt University, where he obtained a Master of Arts
Taqi_Nazeer
Scottish sculptor and portrait artist
His most noteworthy works are the figures of George Heriot (depicted holding a model of George Heriot’s School) and The Lady of the Lake, both on the
Peter_Slater_(sculptor)
Scottish historian and humanist scholar (1506–1582)
poverty. George's mother, Agnes Heriot, was of the family of the Heriots of Trabroun, East Lothian, of which George Heriot, founder of Heriot's Hospital
George_Buchanan
Scottish textile merchant, financier and courtier (died 1626)
PROB11/138/30. Archibald Constable, Memoirs of George Heriot (Edinburgh, 1822), p. 219. Will of George Heriot, National Records of Scotland CCCC8/8/53, p
Robert_Jousie
English character actor (1934–1988)
Student Player of the Year Award after him. Kinnear was educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. Aged 17, he enrolled in the Royal Academy of Dramatic
Roy_Kinnear
(c. 1790–1858), architect, who acted as Superintendent of Works for George Heriot's School Hippolyte Blanc (1844–1917), architect Sir William Bruce (c
List_of_people_from_Edinburgh
Jewels belonging to Mary, Queen of Scots
James Mossman, James Cockie and George Heriot', Scottish Historical Review, 74:198 part (October 1995), p. 165. George Akrigg, Letters of King James VI
Jewels of Mary, Queen of Scots
Jewels_of_Mary,_Queen_of_Scots
Scottish servant and landowner, accused of a jewel theft
included looking after the royal jewels, dealing with the goldsmith George Heriot, and handling large sums of money. Margaret Hartsyde was a daughter
Margaret_Hartsyde
Scottish actor (born 1954)
Scottish teacher and educational administrator. Stott was educated at George Heriot's School in Lauriston, Edinburgh. For three years in his youth he fronted
Ken_Stott
British botanist (1927–2022)
family changed their name from Nathan to Heywood in 1938. He studied at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. He attended University of Edinburgh 1945 - 1949
Vernon_Heywood
Area of central Edinburgh, Scotland
Place opposite the Old Royal Infirmary. Founded by royal goldsmith George Heriot, the school's main building from the mid-to-late 17th century is one
Lauriston
Scottish courtier
1609 a warrant to Thomas Knyvet to pay £500 to the queen's jeweller George Heriot, and in 1612 a warrant for lifetime payments to the queen's four French
Jean Drummond, Countess of Roxburghe
Jean_Drummond,_Countess_of_Roxburghe
Scottish actor
is a Scottish actor. He was born in Edinburgh and was educated at George Heriot's School, after which he joined the Royal Marines at the age of fifteen
Jack_McKenzie_(actor)
Scottish rugby union player (1930–2006)
international rugby union player. Edwards started his rugby playing while at George Heriot's School. Joining the RAF as part of his National Service he moved to
David Edwards (rugby union, born 1930)
David_Edwards_(rugby_union,_born_1930)
Canadian politician
Frederick George Heriot CB JP (11 January 1786 – 30 December 1843) was a British army officer, who fought in the War of 1812 and subsequently became a
Frederick_Heriot
British politician (1941–2023)
and attended the local Burgh School before attending the independent George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. He went on to study at the University of Edinburgh
Doug_Naysmith
1822 novel by Walter Scott
apprentices had run off to join in a street fray, and the goldsmith George Heriot was gossiping with Ramsay, when they brought in a fellow named Richie
The_Fortunes_of_Nigel
Scottish actress and singer (born 1997)
Julia Brown (born 14 March 1997) is a Scottish actress and singer. She stars as Lois Bennett in the BBC series World on Fire (2019–2023) and as Laura in
Julia_Brown_(actress)
Monument and landmark in Edinburgh
Watson Stevenson, John Hutchison, George Anderson Lawson, Thomas Stuart Burnett, William Shirreffs, Andrew Currie, George Clark Stanton, Peter Slater, Amelia
Scott_Monument
Scottish actor (1934–2007)
in the city, at Balgreen Primary School, Tynecastle High School and George Heriot's School. Richardson first appeared on stage at the age of 14, in an
Ian_Richardson
Metalworker who specializes in working with gold and other precious metals
Saint Eligius House of Fabergé Lorenzo Ghiberti Johannes Gutenberg George Heriot Gaspard van der Heyden Paul de Lamerie Arnold Lulls Jean-Valentin Morel
Goldsmith
British linguist
Sinclair was born in Bo'ness on 14 June 1933. He was educated at George Heriot's School before going on to the University of Edinburgh, where he was
John_McHardy_Sinclair
Member of the Indian Police Force
born on 2 December 1895, at Currie, Midlothian, Scotland. He attended George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. In 1915 he joined the Indian Police Force. He
James_Alexander_Scott
Accountant. He bequeathed money that was used to establish George Watson's College and fund George Heriot's School. Watson was born in Edinburgh on 12 November
George_Watson_(accountant)
17th century English Masque
Collection. The sword, set with diamonds, was supplied by the goldsmiths George Heriot and John Spilman, and described in inventories of the prince's jewels
Tethys'_Festival
British school general knowledge competition
Tockington School 2001 Bourne Grammar School George Heriot’s School The King's School, Rochester 2002 George Heriot’s School Colchester Royal Grammar School
Schools'_Challenge
Musical artist
Scotland, and attended the Royal High School, Edinburgh and later George Heriot's School in Edinburgh, where his father was a teacher. He spent a year
Mike_Heron
Name list
(disambiguation) George Heriot (disambiguation) George Herman (disambiguation) George Heron (disambiguation) George Herron (disambiguation) George Herzog (1901–1983)
George_(given_name)
Capital city of Scotland
It takes the name Heriot-Watt from Scottish inventor James Watt and Scottish philanthropist and goldsmith George Heriot. Heriot-Watt University has
Edinburgh
Scottish theatre director
children. He attended St. Peter's Roman Catholic Primary School and George Heriot's School, where he was captain of the school's 1st 15 rugby team. He
Charles_Nowosielski
Public school in Edinburgh, Scotland
bought land known as Heriot's Croft, located off Lauriston Place in Edinburgh, close to the Meadows and opposite George Heriot's School, and engaged an
George_Watson's_College
Street
George Heriot, who left a bequest for the creation of a hospital for "fatherless bairns." It went on to become a leading independent school, George Heriot's
Fleshmarket_Close,_Edinburgh
Public school in Horsham, West Sussex, England
the will of the royal jeweller, George Heriot, it also became the inspiration for the foundation of George Heriot's Hospital in Edinburgh, which was
Christ's_Hospital
British journalist and PR consultant
Edinburgh in 1966 to an RAF pilot and a nursing sister. He was educated at George Heriot's School and the Royal High School. He completed a two-year journalism
George_Pascoe-Watson
Scottish saboteur (1752-1777)
Aitken to enter the charitable school for impoverished children at George Heriot's Hospital, which was founded to care for the "puir, faitherless bairns"
John_the_Painter
Greed Andrew Grima John Hardy Sophie Harley George Heriot William Herrick Philippa Holland Charles Horner George Edward Hunt Annabel Jones Elizabeth Kirkeby
List_of_jewellery_designers
Rugby team
Heriot's Cricket Club is a cricket club based in Edinburgh, Scotland. George Heriot's School Former Pupils Cricket Club, now known as Heriot's Cricket
Heriot's_Cricket_Club
Scottish filmmaker
born in Edinburgh, and attended secondary school at the independent George Heriot's School. Wells did not live with her father, who died when she was 16
Charlotte_Wells
British social historian
Cluna, née Brereton. His parents were Quakers. He was educated at George Heriot's School, Edinburgh, and at the University of Edinburgh, before undertaking
Arthur_Marwick
Period in English and Scottish history and culture
in intricate and intensely three-dimensional designs. The goldsmith George Heriot made jewellery for Anne of Denmark. Architecture in the Jacobean era
Jacobean_era
Jean-Baptiste Taché 1839 Dominick Daly 1840 Charles Richard Ogden 1840 Frederick George Heriot 1840 Henry Black 1840 Charles Dewey Day 1840
Special Council of Lower Canada
Special_Council_of_Lower_Canada
Scottish journalist and writer
relative of the philanthropist George Heriot, and the younger brother of the Scots-Canadian artist George Heriot. Heriot was born at Haddington in 1760
John_Heriot_(journalist)
Scottish judge
guarantee a sum of 1,500 crowns which he owed the goldsmith and financier George Heriot for jewels. They were minded to refuse the king. A letter from James
John Preston, Lord Fentonbarns
John_Preston,_Lord_Fentonbarns
Scottish landowner
financier Robert Jousie, and widow of the goldsmith James Heriot (d. 1634) a brother of George Heriot. Charles I made him a Baronet of Nova Scotia on 25 November
Sir David Cunningham, 1st Baronet, of Robertland
Sir_David_Cunningham,_1st_Baronet,_of_Robertland
Scottish footballer
Hibernian FC. Retrieved 21 February 2025 Eilidh called up to First Team, George Heriot's School, 4 November 2019 2020/21 MG ALBA SWF Annual Awards, Scottish
Eilidh_Adams
British virologist
she moved to Scotland and finished her secondary school education at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. Delibegovic studied pharmacology at the University
Mirela_Delibegovic
British actor and presenter (born 1944)
on 3 July 1944, the son of the actor John Young. He was educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh. Young started acting as a child. His first performance
Paul_Young_(actor)
British Lions & Scotland international rugby union player
Educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh, he played hooker; and went on to play for Heriots. Milne recalls: The game that saw Heriot’s fight off
Kenny_Milne_(rugby_union)
British lawyer and peer (1927–2026)
the Free Presbyterian Church of Scotland. He won a scholarship to George Heriot's School, and then studied mathematics and physics at the University
James Mackay, Baron Mackay of Clashfern
James_Mackay,_Baron_Mackay_of_Clashfern
Scottish mason and Master of Works
in the Archives of George Heriot's Hospital (Edinburgh, 1857), pp. 16–17: National Records of Scotland Records of George Heriot's Trust GD421/1/3/11 and
William_Schaw
British nobleman and author (1839–1906)
married, on 25 August 1869, to Fanny (died 1878), third daughter of George Heriot, vicar of St. Anne's, Newcastle. On 30 December 1880, he married Mary
Ralph King-Milbanke, 2nd Earl of Lovelace
Ralph_King-Milbanke,_2nd_Earl_of_Lovelace
English-born sculptor
Landow, George P. (2 June 2014). "William Caxton". The Victorian Web. Retrieved 31 May 2026. Landow, George P. (2 June 2014). "George Heriot". The Victorian
Paul_Raphael_Montford
Scottish character actor (1921–1995)
His father was a sailor with the Merchant Navy. He was educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh.[citation needed] After school, he entered the
Robert_Urquhart_(actor)
Scottish journalist and TV presenter
education at Duddingston Primary School before gaining a scholarship to George Heriot's School at the age of seven. His Scottish childhood had a profound and
Gavin_Esler
17th-century English crown jewel
craftsman – possibly the best-known of James's goldsmiths, Scotsman George Heriot, who had followed the king from Edinburgh to London. To assemble the
Mirror_of_Great_Britain
Canadian lawyer, judge and political figure (1814–1891)
in Edinburgh, Scotland in 1814 to Jane and Andrew Wilson. He attended Heriot’s Hospital in Edinburgh before immigrating to Halton County, Upper Canada
Adam_Wilson_(judge)
Danish courtier
accused of stealing the queen's jewels and trying to sell them back to George Heriot. The queen gave Dorothea and her sister Jyngell Silking gifts of clothes
Dorothy_Silking
Scottish minister and academic
James Pitt-Watson was born on 9 November 1893. He was educated at George Heriot's School, a private school in Edinburgh, Scotland. He studied and trained
James_Pitt-Watson
inventory of jewels that Mary left behind in Edinburgh. The goldsmith George Heriot held a necklace with 80 gold "jerbs" belonging to Margaret Douglas,
Robert_Mangot
Scottish rugby union club, based in Edinburgh
Heriot's Rugby Club, formerly known as Heriot's FP, is one of Scotland's senior rugby football clubs in the Scottish Rugby Union. The Men's 1st XV play
Heriot's_Rugby_Club
silk ribbons by her tailors, while jewelled "attires" were supplied by George Heriot. In the 1590s, Anne sometimes wore her hair in a wide-set coiffure,
Wardrobe_of_Anne_of_Denmark
William Herrick or George Heriot. An inventory of her jewels and plate was made by Sir Lionel Cranfield on 19 April 1619. George Heriot produced "models"
Piero_Hugon
Theatre executive (1951–2023)
Capital Theatres. Although born in Hillhead, Glasgow, Hendry attended George Heriot's School, Edinburgh and the University of St Andrews where he studied
Duncan_Hendry
served as Headmaster of George Heriot's School in Edinburgh from 1947 to 1970. Tam Dalyell, who did teaching practice at Heriot's, described him as a "remarkable"
William_McLachlan_Dewar
Scottish noblewoman
Goldsmith-Jewellers as Credit-Creators: The Cases of James Mossman, James Cockie and George Heriot', Scottish Historical Review, 74:198 part (October 1995), p. 162. Thomas
Mary_Fleming
British politician and favorite of King James I (c. 1587–1645)
hatbands. George More returned a diamond-set chain to the goldsmith George Heriot, as Somerset had not paid the £250 bill. Some of Somerset's tapestries
Robert_Carr,_Earl_of_Somerset
Queen of Scotland in 1537
Goldsmith-Jewellers as Credit-Creators: The Cases of James Mossman, James Cockie and George Heriot', Scottish Historical Review, 74:198 part (October 1995), p. 165. Charles
Madeleine_of_Valois
Scottish physician
was born in Edinburgh around 1800 and educated at George Heriot's School. He was apprenticed to George Wood surgeon at 28 Queen Street. He then studied
John_Smith_(physician)
British Lions & Scotland international rugby union player
British & Irish Lion. Educated at George Heriot's School in Edinburgh, he played prop and Milne later played for Heriot's FP and also the English side, Harlequin
Iain_Milne
German entrepreneur
In 1619 Spilman, with the other royal jewellers Abraham Harderet, George Heriot, and William Herrick, joined the funeral procession of Anna of Denmark
John_Spilman
Scottish plastic surgeon
Alexander Wallace and his wife, Christina Bishop. Wallace was educated at George Heriot's School and then studied medicine at Edinburgh University, graduating
Alexander_Burns_Wallace
workshop. In Edinburgh, Cornelius may have worked for the goldsmith George Heriot. Heriot was a witness at the baptism of his son Daniel in Edinburgh on 25
English_subsidy_of_James_VI
sch.uk. "International School Aberdeen: Fees". "George Heriot's: Fees for session 2022/23". George-heriots.com. "Clifton Hall School: Fees". Cliftonhall
List of private schools in Scotland
List_of_private_schools_in_Scotland
English radio presenter (born 1960)
Sunday on LBC. Abbot was born on 22 August 1960, and was educated at George Heriot's School, a private school for boys in Edinburgh, and at Brunel University
Nick_Abbot
Heir apparent of James VI and I (1594–1612)
Sylvester's version into Latin to present to his father. He paid £100 to George Heriot for a diamond ring sent to his friend the essayist John Harington of
Henry Frederick, Prince of Wales
Henry_Frederick,_Prince_of_Wales
Scottish lawyer (born 1965)
Internal Market Bill. Lord Stewart attended Dirleton Primary School and George Heriot's School before attaining a degree in English at Keble College, Oxford
Keith Stewart, Baron Stewart of Dirleton
Keith_Stewart,_Baron_Stewart_of_Dirleton
British Lions & Scotland international rugby union player
and George Heriot's School. From there he went on to Edinburgh University where he graduated in Geography. Irvine originally played for Heriot's Rugby
Andy_Irvine_(rugby_union)
City fire in City of Edinburgh, Scotland
destroyed included that of Robert Dundas of Arniston, the Elder and George Heriot. Amidst mounting public criticism of the new fire brigade and its young
Great_Fire_of_Edinburgh
goldsmith based in Edinburgh. In 1575 the goldsmiths Michael Gilbert and George Heriot petitioned the ruler of Scotland Regent Morton in opposition Edward
Edward_Hart_(goldsmith)
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