Ralph Bigland (born 1757)

Sir Ralph Bigland (né Owen; 1 May 1757 – 14 July 1838) was an English herald.

In 1774, he received royal licence to take the surname and arms of Bigland.

[3] That same year, he became Rouge Dragon Pursuivant,[4] the first of five heraldic appointments he was to hold in the College of Arms.

Like his uncle, he rose to the most senior office, being appointed Garter Principal King of Arms from 1831[5] (the same year he was created Knight Bachelor[6]) until his death.

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