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John Casson

b. 1971

British diplomat (-1971). Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Jordan 2007-2009, Head of Near East and North Africa Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2009-2010, Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Prime Minister 2011-2014, Ambassad

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About John Casson

Born 1971. John Casson is a British diplomat.

John David Casson CMG (born 4 June 1971) is a British diplomat, who served as the British Ambassador to Egypt from August 2014 to August 2018.

Early life John David Casson was born in Birmingham, United Kingdom on 4 June 1971. Casson was born to Reverend David and Helen Casson.

In May 2015, Casson faced criticism on Twitter after making a joke referencing a recent Egyptian political controversy.

Casson was the leader of the disability charity L’Arche in the United Kingdom from January 2021 to August 2025.

Personal life Casson married his wife, Kathryn Rachel Clarke, in 2000.

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Positions held
Private Secretary for Foreign Affairs to the Prime Minister, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Egypt
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Also known as
John David Casson

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Casson?

British diplomat (-1971). Counsellor and Deputy Head of Mission, Jordan 2007-2009, Head of Near East and North Africa Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 2009-2010, Private Secretary (Foreign Affairs) to the Prime Minister 2011-2014, Ambassad

When was John Casson born?

John Casson was born on 4 June 1971 in Birmingham.

What is John Casson's occupation?

John Casson is a diplomat.

What nationality is John Casson?

John Casson is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Casson

· Wikidata: Q56862052

· DBpedia: John Casson

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