Clive Cheesman
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Clive Edwin Alexander Cheesman, MA (Oxford) PhD (San Marino) is an officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. Cheesman was formerly a curator in the Department of Coins and Medals in the British Museum. He was appointed Rouge Dragon Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary on 17 November 1998. He also holds a doctorate in Roman history and is co-editor of The Heraldry Society's journal, The Coat of Arms.
Cheesman's coat of arms was granted by the College of Arms shortly after his appointment as Rouge Dragon. On 31 December 1999, arms were granted with the blazon Per pale and per pall Argent and Sable. These were granted along with a crest blazoned A Crow Sable gorged with an ancient British Torque Or alighting on a man's Skull resting on its side Argent.
[edit] Publications
Cheesman, Clive and Williams, Jonathan, Rebels, Pretenders and Impostors (British Museum Press, 2000), ISBN 0-312-23866-5.
[edit] See also
[edit] External links
- The College of Arms
- CUHAGS Officer of Arms Index
- London Gazette notice of appointment as Rouge Dragon Pursuivant
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| Preceded by Timothy Duke |
Rouge Dragon Pursuivant 1998–present |
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