Background
Watson, John Steven was born on March 16, 1916 in Hebburn-on-Tyne, England.
Watson, John Steven was born on March 16, 1916 in Hebburn-on-Tyne, England.
Master of Arts, St. John's College, 1939. Postgraduate, Merton College, 1941. Doctor of Letters, De Pauw University, 1967.
Doctor of Humane Letters, St. Andrew's University, 1972. DHum, Simpson College.
Secretary to minister fuel and power Her Majesty's Government, England, 1942—1945. Tutor & lecturer Christ Church, Oxford, England, 1945—1966, University Oxford, 1945—1966. Principal & president University St. Andrews, Scotland, 1945—1966.
Chairman Scottish Academy Press, Edinburg, Scotland, from 1970.
(The reign of George III, 1760-1815)
(The Reign of George III: 1760-1815)
Director British Library. Board, London, 1974—1980. War-time secretary Ministers Fuel and Power.
Member Joint United States-England Educational Committee Official Commission Secrets Act, 1968. Fellow: Royal History Society. Member: Royal Society (Edinburgh), New Club (Edinburgh), Royal and Ancient Golf Club.
Married Heba Sylvia de Cordova Newbery, September 1, 1942. Children: John Philip, Paul Michael Franics Franics.