John Carter
Carter, Sir John Gregorio (1919–2005), lawyer and diplomatist
About John Carter
Lived 1919 – 2005 (aged 86). John Carter was a politician, diplomat and lawyer.
Sir John Carter, QC (27 January 1919 – 23 February 2005) was a Guyanese politician, lawyer and diplomat.
Career
Born in Cane Grove, Demerara, he attended Queens College, Georgetown (then British Guiana)
From 1976 to 1979 Carter was ambassador in Beijing with accreditation in Tokyo and Pyongyang (North Korea). From 1981 till his retirement in 1983, he was High commissioner (Commonwealth) in Kingston, Jamaica.
In 1983, he settled with his second wife, Sara Lou Harris from North Carolina, in Washington, D.C.. She had worked as an educator and groundbreaking model and actress. Carter died 23 February 2005 in Bethesda, Maryland.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Carter?
Carter, Sir John Gregorio (1919–2005), lawyer and diplomatist
When was John Carter born?
John Carter was born on 27 January 1919 in Cane Grove.
When did John Carter die?
John Carter died on 23 February 2005 in Bethesda.
What was John Carter's occupation?
John Carter was a politician, diplomat and lawyer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Carter (ambassador)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Carter. https://biography.guide/john-carter-politician-1919/
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