Bruce Patterson (officer of arms)
Bruce K. Patterson | |
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Patterson in 2024 at the 36th International Congress of Genealogical and Heraldic Sciences in Boston. | |
| Deputy Chief Herald of Canada | |
| In office 2010 – Incumbent | |
| Preceded by | Claire Boudreau |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Bruce Kenneth Patterson 1967 (age 58–59) |
| Alma mater | University of Trinity College (B.A.), University of Western Ontario (B.Ed.). |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Profession | Officer of arms |
Bruce Kenneth Patterson (born 1967) is a Canadian officer of arms at the Canadian Heraldic Authority who has been serving as Deputy Chief Herald of Canada since 2010 as well as Saint-Laurent Herald and Registrar since 2008.
Life and career
Patterson graduated from the University of Trinity College, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree, and also from the University of Western Ontario, wherein he obtained his Bachelor of Education.[1] Prior to working in the heraldic field, Patterson worked as a teacher first in Hungary and later in Toronto as a secondary school teacher for English and history.[1][2]
In the 1990s, he was a member of the Board of Directors of the Heraldry Society of Canada (later Royal Heraldry Society of Canada) at both the National and Toronto Branch levels.[1] From 1994 to 2000 he edited the Toronto Branch publication Hogtown Heraldry, and drew cartoons and some other illustrations for the Canadian Heraldic Primer published by the Society. In 2000, he was appointed Saguenay Herald at the Canadian Heraldic Authority, a role in which he served until his promotion to Saint-Laurent Herald and Registrar in 2008.[1] In 2010, he would be further appointed as Deputy Chief Herald of Canada alongside his existing role.[2]
Honours
Patterson was appointed as a fellow of the Royal Heraldry Society of Canada in 1998 and is an associate of the Académie internationale d'Héraldique.[1][2] He was created a Companion of the Roll of Honour of the Memorial of Merit of King Charles the Martyr in 2021.[3]
| Ribbon | Description | Notes | Ref |
| Member of the Order of St. John |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal for Canada |
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| Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for Canada |
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Arms
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References
- ^ a b c d e Canada, Royal Heraldry Society of. "Biography: Bruce Patterson, aih, FRHSC, Saint-Laurent Herald". heraldry.ca. Archived from the original on February 3, 2024. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ a b c Nova Scotia, Lieutenant Governor of. "Bruce Patterson, Deputy Chief Herald of Canada Presents "The National Flag of Canada Fifty Years On"". lt.gov.ns.caaccess-date=April 12, 2025. Archived from the original on March 23, 2024.
- ^ "ROLL OF HONOUR OF THE MEMORIAL OF MERIT OF KING CHARLES THE MARTYR" (PDF). memorialofmerit.com. Memorial of Merit. Retrieved 25 February 2026.
- ^ "ROLL OF THE ORDER" (PDF). sja.ca. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 6, 2022. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "Recipients". Archived from the original on April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ "Recipients". Archived from the original on April 12, 2025. Retrieved April 12, 2025.
- ^ General, The Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Bruce Kenneth Patterson". reg.gg.ca. Archived from the original on October 11, 2025. Retrieved March 14, 2026.
- ^ General, The Office of the Secretary to the Governor. "Bruce Kenneth Patterson". reg.gg.ca. Archived from the original on October 11, 2025. Retrieved March 21, 2026.
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