Bruce Patterson (officer of arms)
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Bruce Kenneth Patterson, FRHSC
(b. 1967) is a Canadian officer of arms at the Canadian Heraldic Authority
. He was appointed Saguenay Herald
in 2000, and promoted to Saint-Laurent Herald
and Registrar in 2008. Since 2010 he has also been Deputy Chief Herald of Canada
.
He is a graduate of the University of Trinity College
(B.A.) and the University of Western Ontario
(B.Ed.).
Royal Heraldry Society of Canada
The Royal Heraldry Society of Canada is a Canadian organization that promotes the art of Canadian Heraldry. Founded as the Heraldry Society of Canada, the mission of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada and its branches is to promote the art of heraldry, particularly Canadian heraldry, and to...
(b. 1967) is a Canadian officer of arms at the Canadian Heraldic Authority
Canadian Heraldic Authority
The Canadian Heraldic Authority is part of the Canadian honours system under the Queen of Canada, whose authority is exercised by the Governor General. The Authority is responsible for the creation and granting of new coats of arms , flags and badges for Canadian citizens, permanent residents and...
. He was appointed Saguenay Herald
Saguenay Herald
Saguenay Herald of Arms is the title of one of the officers of arms at the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa. Like the other heralds at the Authority, the name is derived from the Canadian river of the same name. Saguenay Herald of Arms is the Assistant Registrar of the Canadian Heraldic...
in 2000, and promoted to Saint-Laurent Herald
Saint-Laurent Herald
Saint-Laurent Herald of Arms is the title of one of the officers of arms at the Canadian Heraldic Authority in Ottawa. Like the other heralds at the Authority, the name is derived from a Canadian river, in this case the Saint Lawrence River...
and Registrar in 2008. Since 2010 he has also been Deputy Chief Herald of Canada
Deputy Chief Herald of Canada
Deputy Chief Herald of Canada is the title held by an officer of arms of the Canadian Heraldic Authority. The office of Deputy Chief Herald of Canada was created in March 2006. It is to be held by an officer of arms, and brings with it additional managerial responsibilities for the operations of...
.
He is a graduate of the University of Trinity College
University of Trinity College
The University of Trinity College, informally referred to as Trin, is a college of the University of Toronto, founded in 1851 by Bishop John Strachan. Trinity was intended by Strachan as a college of strong Anglican alignment, after the University of Toronto severed its ties with the Church of...
(B.A.) and the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
The University of Western Ontario is a public research university located in London, Ontario, Canada. The university's main campus covers of land, with the Thames River cutting through the eastern portion of the main campus. Western administers its programs through 12 different faculties and...
(B.Ed.).