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Allan Ramsay

1937 – 2022

British diplomat

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About Allan Ramsay

Lived 1937 – 2022 (aged 84). Allan Ramsay was a British diplomat.

Sir Allan John Heppel Ramsay (19 October 1937 – 5 January 2022) was a British diplomat.

Early life and education The son of Norman Ramsay Ramsay and wife Evelyn Faith Sorel-Cameron, Ramsay was educated at Salisbury Cathedral School, Bedford School and the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.

Career Ramsay was in the British Army from 1957 to 1970, serving in the Somerset Light Infantry until 1964, followed by two years in the Trucial Oman Scouts, and finally joining the Durham Light Infantry for the remainder of his service. and British Ambassador to Morocco (1992–1996).

Honours

Publications "The green baize door: social identity in Wodehouse, Part One" in The Contemporary Review 285, Issue 1667 (2004), 352-357 (full text online) "The green baize door: social identity in Wodehouse, Part Two" in The Contemporary Review 286, Issue 1668 (January 2005), 39-46 (full text online)

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Lebanon, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Morocco, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Sudan
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir Allan John Heppel Ramsay

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Allan Ramsay?

British diplomat

When was Allan Ramsay born?

Allan Ramsay was born on 19 October 1937 in London.

When did Allan Ramsay die?

Allan Ramsay died on 5 January 2022 in France, Landivy.

What was Allan Ramsay's occupation?

Allan Ramsay was a diplomat.

What nationality was Allan Ramsay?

Allan Ramsay was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Allan Ramsay

· Wikidata: Q16104745

· DBpedia: Allan Ramsay (diplomat)

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