Biography: Cecil R.J. Humphrey-Smith, OBE, AIH, FSA, FHS, FRHSC |
Cecil Raymond J. Humphrey-Smith, OBE, AIH, FSA, FSG, FHS, FRHSC | |
His godfather, the late Ven KJF (Julian) Bickersteth, persuaded Cecil to establish a school for the study of history and structure of the family. In 1961 Cecil purchased premises in Northgate, Canterbury, and founded The Institute of Heraldic and Genealogical Studies of which he is Principal. He has also edited its journal ‘Family History’ since 1962. The author of many articles and several essential research books, he has lectured widely at home and abroad and contributed to encyclopaedias, DNB, as well as many broadcasts on both television and radio. A leading member of national and international societies he served as President of La Confederation International de Science Geneaolgiue et Heraldique from 1986 to 1990. He has also won numerous awards, and in 2004, he was awarded an OBE by HM The Queen for service to education in genealogy and heraldry. He has been happily married to Alice since 1951 and they have five daughters, one son, 15 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Honours and awards
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