George Edward Cokayne

He was given the name of George Edward Adams at birth.

He graduated from Exeter College, Oxford University, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, with a Master of Arts (M.A.).

He was admitted to Lincoln's Inn entitled to practice as a barrister.

He held the office of Rouge Dragon Pursuivant of Arms in 1859.

He held the office of Lancaster Herald in 1870.

On 15 August 1873 his name was legally changed to George Edward Cokayne by Royal lience.

On 15 August 1873 roy licence under terms of mother's will.

He was invested as a Fellow, Society of Antiquaries (F.S.A.).

He held the office of Norroy King of Arms in 1882.

He wrote the book The Complete Peerage, 1st edition, published between 1887 and 1898.

He held the office of Clarenceux King of Arms in 1894.

He lived at Exeter House, Roehampton, Surrey, England.

He has an extensive biographical entry in the Dictionary of National Biography.