David Ratford
British diplomat (-1934). Economic Counsellor, France 1974-1978, Counsellor, Embassy, Denmark 1978-1982, Minister, U.S.S.R. 1983-1985, Assistant Under-Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Europe) Deputy Political Director 1986-1990|1987-19
About David Ratford
Lived 1934 – 2025 (aged 91). David Ratford was a British diplomat.
Sir David John Edward Ratford (22 April 1934 – 2 October 2025) was a British diplomat and translator.
Early life David John Edward Ratford was born on 22 April 1934 to George Ratford and Lilian Ratford .
Ratford was educated at Whitgift Middle School. Ratford attended Selwyn College, Cambridge, graduating with a 1st class Honours degree in Medieval and Modern Languages.
In December 2004, Ratford signed a further open letter, urging Blair to commission an independent inquiry into the number of civilian casualties in Iraq since the invasion.
Personal life and death Ratford married Ulla Monica in 1960.
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Who was David Ratford?
British diplomat (-1934). Economic Counsellor, France 1974-1978, Counsellor, Embassy, Denmark 1978-1982, Minister, U.S.S.R. 1983-1985, Assistant Under-Secretary for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs (Europe) Deputy Political Director 1986-1990|1987-19
When was David Ratford born?
David Ratford was born on 22 April 1934.
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David Ratford died on 2 October 2025.
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David Ratford was a diplomat.
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David Ratford was British.
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