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David Durie

b. 1944

British civil servant

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About David Durie

Born 1944. David Durie is a British.

Sir David Robert Campbell Durie, (born 21 August 1944) is a retired British civil servant, whose last major public appointment was as Governor of Gibraltar.

Early life Born into a family with a military tradition, Durie grew up in Scotland. Together with his twin brother, Ian (1944–2005), Durie was educated at Fettes College. He read Natural Sciences at the University of Oxford.

He served as Governor of Gibraltar from 2000 to 2003.

He is a former Governor of The Queen's School, Kew.

Personal life Durie lives in Kew, London. He is married to Susan (née Weller), and promoted to a Knight Commander of the same Order (KCMG) in the 2003 New Year Honours. He was appointed a Knight of the Venerable Order of St. John (KStJ) in 2000. Durie was also invested as Knight Commander of the Royal Order of Francis I (KCFO) by Prince Carlo, Duke of Castro (then Duke of Calabria) in 2003.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Education
Fettes College, Christ Church, University of Oxford
Positions held
Governor of Gibraltar
Awards
Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir David Robert Campbell Durie

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Frequently asked questions

Who is David Durie?

British civil servant

When was David Durie born?

David Durie was born on 21 August 1944 in Glasgow.

What nationality is David Durie?

David Durie is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Durie

· Wikidata: Q5233133

· DBpedia: David Durie

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