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Douglas Howard

1897 – 1987

British diplomat

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About Douglas Howard

Lived 1897 – 1987 (aged 90). Douglas Howard was a British diplomat.

Sir Douglas Frederick Howard (15 February 1897 – 26 December 1987) was a British diplomat.

Career

Douglas Howard was educated at Harrow School. He served in the British Army during the First World War and was awarded the Military Cross for an action while he was attached as Intelligence Officer to the 54th Infantry Brigade. The citation read: "For great gallantry and devotion to duty as Brigade intelligence officer near Preux-au-Bois, on 4 November 1918. When the attack was temporarily held up he proceeded, under heavy fire, to the spot, and having pushed forward in front of the front line he sent back accurate and valuable reports. Throughout recent operations his conduct has been admirable."

After the war Howard entered the Diplomatic Service and served in Christiania (now Oslo), Bucharest, Rome and Sofia. He was Chargé d'Affaires at Madrid 1946–1949; Ambassador to Uruguay 1949–53; and finally Minister to the Holy See 1953–57.

Howard was appointed CMG in 1944 and knighted KCMG in 1953.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Harrow School
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Uruguay, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Holy See
Employers
Foreign Office
Awards
Military Cross; Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
Also known as
Douglas Frederick Howard, Sir Douglas Frederick Howard

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Douglas Howard?

British diplomat (1897–1987)

When was Douglas Howard born?

Douglas Howard was born on 15 February 1897.

When did Douglas Howard die?

Douglas Howard died on 26 December 1987.

What was Douglas Howard's occupation?

Douglas Howard was a diplomat.

What nationality was Douglas Howard?

Douglas Howard was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Douglas Howard

· Wikidata: Q5301617

· DBpedia: Douglas Howard (diplomat)

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