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Edward Henderson

1917 – 1995

British diplomat

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About Edward Henderson

Lived 1917 – 1995 (aged 77). Edward Henderson was a British diplomat and politician.

Edward Firth Henderson (12 December 1917 – 13 April 1995 ) was a British diplomat who was a prominent figure in the Persian Gulf region, where he spent most of his life furthering Britain's relations with the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman and Bahrain. and Brasenose College, Oxford. After serving in the Middle East during World War II, "a switch from the petroleum industry to the diplomatic service in 1956 took him as British consul to Jerusalem"; he was subsequently UK Political Officer in Abu Dhabi and (1971–1973) British Ambassador to Qatar. In 1982 he co-founded the American Educational Trust, best known for publishing the Washington Report on Middle East Affairs.

He was a friend of the explorer Wilfred Thesiger, whom he first met during his service in Syria.

Books This Strange Eventful History (1988) (memoirs)

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Clifton College, Brasenose College
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign Office
Also known as
Edward Firth Henderson

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Edward Henderson?

British diplomat (1917-1995)

When was Edward Henderson born?

Edward Henderson was born on 12 December 1917.

When did Edward Henderson die?

Edward Henderson died on 13 April 1995.

What was Edward Henderson's occupation?

Edward Henderson was a diplomat and politician.

What nationality was Edward Henderson?

Edward Henderson was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Edward Henderson

· Wikidata: Q5342903

· DBpedia: Edward F. Henderson

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