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David Scott Fox

1910 – 1985

British diplomat and writer

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Lived 1910 – 1985 (aged 74–75). David Scott Fox was a British writer and diplomat.

Sir Robin David John Scott Fox (20 June 1910 – 25 January 1985) was a British diplomat and writer.

Career David Scott Fox (Scott Fox is a double-barrelled surname) was educated at Eton College and Christ Church, Oxford, before entering the Diplomatic Service in 1934.

He served in Berlin and Prague before the Second World War. During 1945–47 he was a Foreign Office representative at the Nuremberg Trials of the major Nazi war criminals; then went to Japan to assist in setting up a similar trial.

Later after postings in Brazil, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and at the United Nations, he was Minister to Romania and Ambassador to Chile and Finland.

On his retirement he was part-time Special Representative of the Foreign Secretary 1970–75.

Books Mediterranean Heritage, Routledge, Abingdon, 1978, reprinted 2014. Saint George: the saint with three faces, Kensal Press, Windsor, 1983. Darkest Angel, limited edition of 50 copies, London, 1999

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Important facts

Born
1910
Birth century
Occupation
Education
Christ Church, Eton College
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Romania, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Chile, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Finland
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign Office
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Sir Robin David John Scott Fox

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Frequently asked questions

Who was David Scott Fox?

British diplomat and writer

When was David Scott Fox born?

David Scott Fox was born in 1910.

When did David Scott Fox die?

David Scott Fox died on 25 January 1985.

What was David Scott Fox's occupation?

David Scott Fox was a writer and diplomat.

What nationality was David Scott Fox?

David Scott Fox was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: David Scott Fox

· Wikidata: Q5239595

· DBpedia: David Scott Fox

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