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Christopher Hum

b. 1946

British diplomat

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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.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Education
Pembroke College, Berkhamsted School, Pembroke College, Cambridge
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Poland, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to China, Master of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir Christopher Owen Hum

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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

· Wikipedia: Christopher Hum

· Wikidata: Q5112592

· DBpedia: Christopher Hum

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