Oliver Wright
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Oliver Wright was a British diplomat (1922-2009). Born 1921 in Hammersmith. Associated with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign Office.
- Born
- 6 Mar 1921, Hammersmith
- Died
- 1 Sept 2009, England
- Languages
- English
Offices and worksilver
- ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United States1982 to 1986
- ambassador of the United Kingdom to West Germany1975 to 1981
- ambassador of the United Kingdom to Denmark1966 to 1969
- Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister1963 to 1966
- Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
- Foreign Office
Educationsilver
- Christ's College
- Solihull School
Awards and worksilver
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George1981
- Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George1974
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George1964
2 more awards
- Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order1978
- Distinguished Service Cross1944
Questions about this record
- Who is Oliver Wright?
- Oliver Wright was a British diplomat (1922-2009). Born 1921 in Hammersmith. Associated with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign Office.
- What is the Galactica ID of Oliver Wright?
- DGP-JWH0QY5X6Y6J is the permanent Data Galactica ID for this record of Oliver Wright. The Wikidata id Q7087949 resolves to it.