John Alexander Matheson

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JOHN ALEXANDER MATHESON

Born: 28 April 1901
Deceased: 5 July 1950

Bishop of Aberdeen, 1947-1950

Arms (crest) of John Alexander Matheson
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Argent three dexter hands couped Gules in chief and in base three salmon in fret Vert.

Origin/meaning

The arms were officially granted in 1948.

The three hands are taken from the arms of a Matheson in the David Lindsay Armorial (1542 onwards). The three fish are taken from the arms of the Diocese of Aberdeen.


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