John Arbuthnott, 16th Viscount of Arbuthnott facts for kids
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The Viscount of Arbuthnott
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| 14th Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire | |
| In office 1977–1999 |
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| Preceded by | George Saunders |
| Succeeded by | John Smart |
| Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland | |
| In office 1986–1987 |
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| Preceded by | The Lord Maclean |
| Succeeded by | Sir Iain Tennant |
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| Born |
John Campbell Arbuthnott
26 October 1924 Montrose, Forfarshire, Scotland |
| Died | 14 July 2012 (aged 87) Laurencekirk, Kincardineshire, Scotland |
| Spouse |
Mary Elizabeth Darley Oxley
(m. 1949; died 2010) |
| Children | 2; including Keith Arbuthnott, 17th Viscount of Arbuthnott |
| Parents | Keith Arbuthnott, 15th Viscount of Arbuthnott Ursula Collingwood |
| Education | Fettes College |
| Alma mater | Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Peer, businessman |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ |
 Royal Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1946 |
| Rank | Sub-lieutenant |
John Campbell Arbuthnott (born October 26, 1924 – died July 14, 2012) was a Scottish nobleman. He was the 16th Viscount of Arbuthnott. A viscount is a title of nobility, like a duke or a count.
He was also a successful businessman. From 1977 to 1999, he served as the Lord Lieutenant of Kincardineshire. This is a special role representing the King or Queen in a county.
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Early Life and Education
John Campbell Arbuthnott was born in Montrose, Scotland. He went to Fettes College in Edinburgh for his schooling.
Later, he studied at Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge University. He focused on managing large estates.
Serving His Country
During World War II, John Arbuthnott joined the Royal Navy. He served in the Fleet Air Arm from 1942 to 1946. This part of the Navy uses aircraft.
He was sent to places like the Far East and the Pacific Ocean. For his bravery, he received the Distinguished Service Cross in 1945.
A Career in Land and Business
After the war, Arbuthnott became a surveyor. This means he measured and mapped land. He was also a land agent, helping to manage properties.
He worked for the government's agriculture department. He also helped manage nature reserves in Scotland. He was involved with the Countryside Commission, which protects natural areas.
John Arbuthnott also led the Red Deer Commission. This group manages deer populations. He was also president of the British Association for Shooting and Conservation.
He served as president of the Scottish Landowners' Federation. This group represents people who own land in Scotland.
Beyond land management, Arbuthnott was a director for several companies. He helped lead a large investment firm called Scottish Widows. He also worked with Clydesdale Bank.
Other Important Roles
John Arbuthnott held many other important positions. He was a Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. This is a group of top experts in Scotland.
He was also the Prior of the Scottish Venerable Order of St John. This is a charity that helps people.
From 1986 to 1987, he was the Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. This is a special role where he represented the King or Queen at the Church of Scotland's main meeting.
Awards and Honours
John Arbuthnott received several high honours for his service. In 1986, he was made a Commander of the Order of the British Empire (CBE).
In 1996, he received an even higher award. He was made a Knight of the Order of the Thistle (KT). This is one of Scotland's oldest and highest honours.
His Family
John Arbuthnott married Mary Elizabeth Darley Oxley in 1949. They were married for over 60 years. Mary passed away in 2010.
They had two children, a son and a daughter:
- Keith Arbuthnott, who became the 17th Viscount of Arbuthnott.
- Susanna Mary Arbuthnott.
Later Life and Passing
John Campbell Arbuthnott passed away on July 14, 2012. He was 87 years old. A special service was held to remember his life.
