Brian Barder
Sir Brian Leon Barder, KCMG (20 June 1934 – 19 September 2017)[1] was a British diplomat, author, blogger and civil liberties advocate. He was born in Bristol, England.[2]
Sir Brian Barder KCMG | |
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| British Ambassador to Ethiopia | |
| In office 1982–1986 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Tesh |
| Succeeded by | Sir Harold Walker |
| British Ambassador to Poland | |
| In office 1986–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Albert Leigh Morgan |
| Succeeded by | Sir Stephen Barrett |
| British High Commissioner to Nigeria | |
| In office 1988–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Martin Ewans |
| Succeeded by | Sir Christopher MacRae |
| British High Commissioner to Australia | |
| In office 1991–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Sir John Coles |
| Succeeded by | Sir Roger Carrick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 20 June 1934 Bristol, United Kingdom |
| Died | 19 September 2017 (aged 83) Trinity Hospice, London |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Jane Maureen Cornwell |
| Children | Virginia, Louise, Owen |
| Alma mater | St Catharine's College, Cambridge |
| Profession | Diplomat |
| Website | http://www.barder.com |
Barder was British Ambassador to Ethiopia (1982–86); Ambassador to Poland (1986–88); High Commissioner to Nigeria and concurrently Ambassador to Bénin (1988–91) and High Commissioner to Australia (1991–94).[2]
He was awarded the KCMG in 1992.
References
- Sir Brian Barder
- "BARDER, Sir Brian (Leon)". Who's Who 2010. A & C Black. December 2009. Retrieved 2010-06-02.
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