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Lord Wilson of Tillyorn KT GCMG FRSE
Lord Wilson of Tillyorn
A retired diplomat and former Governor of Hong Kong, Lord Wilson of Tillyorn was installed as Chancellor in 1997. The office may be held for life. Nominally head of the University, the Chancellor, or, if necessary, his deputy, confers degrees on graduands. He is President of the General Council, the University’s graduate body, and has other, largely ceremonial duties. Lord Wilson is Past President of the Royal Society of Edinburgh.
