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John Everard

b. 1956

British diplomat;

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About John Everard

Born 1956. John Everard is a British diplomat, writer and ambassador.

John Vivian Everard (born 24 November 1956) is a British former diplomat. He was formerly the UK's ambassador to Belarus, the UK's ambassador to Uruguay and the UK's ambassador to North Korea from 2006 to 2008, after which he was the holder of the Pantech fellowship at the Shorenstein Asia–Pacific Research Center at Stanford University in 2010 and 2011.

Early life and education Born in Newcastle upon Tyne to William Ralph Everard and Margaret Nora Jennifer Everard , Everard holds BA and MA degrees in Chinese from Emmanuel College at Cambridge University, and a diploma in economics from Beijing University. and withdrew from that position in November 2012.

Personal life Everard is proficient in Chinese, Spanish, German, Russian and French.

Books Only Beautiful, Please: A British Diplomat in North Korea, Asia–Pacific Research Center, 18 June 2012.

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Important facts

Born
24 November 1956, Newcastle upon Tyne
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Diplomat, writer, ambassador
Nationality
United Kingdom
Education
Emmanuel College, Peking University, King Edward VI School
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to North Korea, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Uruguay, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Belarus
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office
Also known as
John Vivian Everard

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Frequently asked questions

Who is John Everard?

British diplomat; (1956-)

When was John Everard born?

John Everard was born on 24 November 1956 in Newcastle upon Tyne.

What is John Everard's occupation?

John Everard is a diplomat, writer and ambassador.

What nationality is John Everard?

John Everard is British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Everard

· Wikidata: Q6232058

· DBpedia: John Everard (diplomat)

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