George Watson (accountant)

Watson's memorial shown in situ with – inset – a close-up to allow the wording to be read. (Click the image to load large version.)

George Watson (23 November 1654 – 3 April 1723) was a Scottish accountant and philanthropist. He was the Bank of Scotland's first Chief Accountant. He bequeathed money that was used to establish George Watson's College and fund George Heriot's School.[1]

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