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Patrick Nixon

b. 1944

British diplomat (-1944). Head of Near East and North Africa Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1985-1987, Ambassador to Qatar 1987-1990, Head of Permanent Under-Secretary’s Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1990-1991, Head of Mi

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About Patrick Nixon

Born 1944. Patrick Nixon is a diplomat.

Patrick Michael Nixon (1 August 1944) is a former British diplomat.

He was educated at Downside School and Magdalene College, Cambridge.

He was Ambassador and Consul-General in Doha, Qatar, from 1987 to 1990, British High Commissioner to Zambia from 1994 to 1997, and British Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates from 1998 to 2003.

He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1984 New Year Honours, and a Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1989 Birthday Honours.

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Important facts

Born
1944
Birth century
20th century
Occupation
Diplomat
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the United Arab Emirates, Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Qatar, High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Zambia
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Patrick Nixon?

British diplomat (-1944). Head of Near East and North Africa Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1985-1987, Ambassador to Qatar 1987-1990, Head of Permanent Under-Secretary’s Department, Foreign and Commonwealth Office 1990-1991, Head of Mi

When was Patrick Nixon born?

Patrick Nixon was born in 1944.

What is Patrick Nixon's occupation?

Patrick Nixon is a diplomat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Patrick Nixon

· Wikidata: Q57892074

· DBpedia: Patrick Nixon

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