Sculptor in Ordinary for Scotland
The Sculptor in Ordinary for Scotland is a member of the Royal household in Scotland. The first appointment was made by Queen Victoria around 1838, although it was not listed as a member of the Royal household until the 1870s. The office was made permanent in 1921.[1]
Office holders
Holders of the office include:
- c. 1838-1891: Sir John Steell[2]
- 1881-1890: Sir Joseph Edgar Boehm
- 1921-1938: Dr. James Pittendrigh Macgillivray
- 1938-1961: Sir William Reid Dick
- 1963-1984: Benno Schotz
- 1986-2005: Sir Eduardo Paolozzi
- 2008- : Alexander Stoddart [3]
References
- ↑ The Laws of Scotland: Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia, Vol. 7 "The Crown", para 848
- ↑ The Laws of Scotland: Stair Memorial Encyclopaedia, Vol. 7 "The Crown", para 848
- ↑ Scottish Government news release announcing appointment
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