Michael Trappes-Lomax

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Michael Roger Trappes-Lomax, FSA (16 Oct 1900 – 24 November 1972) was a poet, soldier, historian, and officer of arms at the College of Arms in London. He was the third son of Richard Trappes-Lomax and during World War II, served as a Major in the Scots Guards. He saw action in Egypt and served as Aide-de-camp to General Sir James Marshal Cornwall.

Shortly after the war, Trappes-Lomax began his heraldic career with an appointment as Rouge Dragon Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary on 28 August 1946. He held this post until 1951 when he was promoted to the office of Somerset Herald of Arms in Ordinary. It was in this capacity that he took part in the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II. He retired from this position in 1967.

Trappes-Lomax also had much talent in his literary endeavours and during his lifetime he published works of both a factual and fictional nature. He died unmarried on 24 November 1972 after a long and active life. It was said of him that he undertook everything he did with enthusiasm and enjoyment.