John Steven Watson
John Steven Watson | |
|---|---|
| Principal of the University of St Andrews | |
| In office 1966–1986 | |
| Chancellor | Douglas Douglas-Hamilton, 14th Duke of Hamilton Bernard Fergusson, Baron Ballantrae Sir Kenneth Dover |
| Preceded by | Sir Thomas Malcolm Knox |
| Succeeded by | Struther Arnott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 March 1916 |
| Died | 12 June 1986 (aged 70) |
| Spouse | Heba Sylvia de Cordova Newbery |
| Education | Merchant Taylors' School, Northwood |
| Alma mater | St John's College, Oxford Merton College, Oxford |
| Profession | Historian |
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.