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Lloyd White

1918 – 1981

New Zealand diplomat

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Lived 1918 – 1981 (aged 62). Lloyd White was a New Zealand diplomat and politician.

George David Lloyd White (21 March 1918 – 19 February 1981) was a New Zealand diplomat and public servant, who served as New Zealand's ambassador to the United States from 1972 to 1978.

Biography Born in Nelson, New Zealand in 1918, White was educated at Timaru Boys' High School from 1930 to 1935. He then attended Canterbury University College, graduating Master of Arts with first-class honours in economics in 1941. His thesis was on New Zealand monetary policy. He served with the 2nd NZEF from 1941 to 1945,

White joined the New Zealand public service in 1945, posted to the Economic Stabilisation Commission. He joined the Department of External Affairs in 1949, and had diplomatic postings to London—where he was economic counsellor at the New Zealand High Commission from 1954 to 1955 and deputy high commissioner from 1961 to 1964—and to Washington, where he was chargé d'affaires from 1958 to 1961 and ambassador from 1972 to 1978. He died in Lower Hutt in 1981 and was buried at Akatarawa Cemetery.

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Education
University of Canterbury
Positions held
Ambassador of New Zealand to the United States
Also known as
George David Lloyd White

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Lloyd White?

New Zealand diplomat (1918-1981)

When was Lloyd White born?

Lloyd White was born on 21 March 1918 in Nelson.

When did Lloyd White die?

Lloyd White died on 19 February 1981.

What was Lloyd White's occupation?

Lloyd White was a diplomat and politician.

What nationality was Lloyd White?

Lloyd White was New Zealand.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Lloyd White

· Wikidata: Q6662810

· DBpedia: Lloyd White (diplomat)

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