About Christopher Hum
Born 1946. Christopher Hum is a British diplomat.
Sir Christopher Owen Hum (born 27 January 1946) is the former UK Ambassador to the People's Republic of China and Master of a constituent college of the University of Cambridge.
Education Hum was educated at Berkhamsted School, a boarding independent school for boys in Berkhamsted in Hertfordshire, followed by Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he read modern languages, and is now an Honorary Fellow.
Life and career Hum was Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China from the years 2002–2006. On 16 January 2006, he became the 41st Master of Gonville and Caius College, one of the oldest colleges of the University of Cambridge, until October 2012.
Personal life Hum is married with two children.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Christopher Hum's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Christopher Hum's
Frequently asked questions
Who is Christopher Hum?
British diplomat
When was Christopher Hum born?
Christopher Hum was born on 27 January 1946.
What is Christopher Hum's occupation?
Christopher Hum is a diplomat.
What nationality is Christopher Hum?
Christopher Hum is British.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Christopher Hum. https://biography.guide/christopher-hum/
MLA: "Christopher Hum." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/christopher-hum/.
Chicago: "Christopher Hum." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/christopher-hum/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:05 UTC