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George Heriot

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George Heriot

Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist (1563-1624)

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About George Heriot

George Heriot was a Scottish goldsmith and philanthropist. He is chiefly remembered today as the founder of George Heriot's School, an independent school in Edinburgh; his name has also been given to Heriot-Watt University, as well as several streets in the same city.

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Occupation: goldsmith, courtier, philanthropist, banker
Citizenship: Kingdom of Scotland
Born: June 15, 1563, June 4, 1563
Died: February 12, 1624, February 12, 1623

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