Lord Lyon King of Arms

GPTKB entity

Statements (64)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:emblem
gptkbp:advises Scottish government
gptkbp:appointed_by gptkb:the_Sovereign_of_the_United_Kingdom
life
gptkbp:associated_with Scottish heraldry
gptkbp:ceremonial_role state occasions
gptkbp:current_holder Lindsay, 24th Lord Lyon
gptkbp:established 15th century
gptkbp:first_holder Sir David Lindsay
gptkbp:has_a_ceremonial_title gptkb:King_of_Arms
gptkbp:has_authority_over Scottish heraldic law
gptkbp:has_role gptkb:Scottish_nobility
cultural significance
noble titles
a long history
historical continuity
civic events
expertise in heraldry
state heraldry
often hereditary
knowledge of genealogy
gptkbp:has_title legal recognition
authority in heraldry
gptkbp:headquarters Lyon Court
gptkbp:historical_role in Scottish monarchy
gptkbp:historical_significance ancient office
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Lord Lyon King of Arms
gptkbp:is_a_figure_in Scottish culture
gptkbp:is_a_member_of gptkb:the_College_of_Arms
gptkbp:is_a_role_that_can_involve diplomatic functions
gptkbp:is_a_symbol_of Scottish heritage
gptkbp:is_associated_with Scottish history
gptkbp:is_involved_in cultural events
cultural heritage preservation
genealogical research
public ceremonies
gptkbp:is_part_of Scottish law
Scottish tradition
gptkbp:is_recognized_as a national office
gptkbp:is_recognized_by gptkb:Scottish_Parliament
gptkbp:issues heraldic warrants
gptkbp:jurisdiction gptkb:Scottish_nobility
gptkbp:key_figures Scottish heraldry
gptkbp:location gptkb:Scotland
gptkbp:maintains heraldic records
gptkbp:oversees heraldic registrations
gptkbp:participates_in royal ceremonies
gptkbp:provides heraldic advice
gptkbp:related_to gptkb:heraldry
gptkbp:responsible_for granting coats of arms
regulating heraldry
the Lyon Register
gptkbp:role ceremonial duties
public representation
advisory functions
gptkbp:support gptkb:nobility
gptkbp:symbolizes Scottish identity
gptkbp:title Scottish tradition
gptkbp:title_held recognized internationally
a noble
associated with nobility.
gptkbp:works_with Scottish heraldic society
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Order_of_the_Thistle
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4