John Steven Watson

John Steven Watson FRSE (20 March 1916 – 12 June 1986) was an English historian who served as Principal of the University of St Andrews from 1966 to 1986.

John Steven Watson
Principal of the University of St Andrews
In office
1966–1986
ChancellorDouglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton
Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae
Sir Kenneth Dover
Preceded bySir Thomas Malcolm Knox
Succeeded byStruther Arnott
Personal details
Born(1916-03-20)20 March 1916
Died12 June 1986(1986-06-12) (aged 70)
SpouseHeba Sylvia de Cordova Newbery
EducationMerchant Taylors' School, Northwood
Alma materSt John's College, Oxford
Merton College, Oxford
ProfessionHistorian
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