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Peers Carter

1916 – 2001

British diplomat

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About Peers Carter

Lived 1916 – 2001 (aged 84). Peers Carter was a diplomat.

Peers Lee Carter (5 December 1916 – 8 February 2001) was a British diplomat. He was Ambassador to Afghanistan from 1968 to 1972.

His role helping to organise the British evacuation of Holland when the Germans invaded in May 1940 is told in the book 'Escape From Holland' by Chris Hunt.

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Afghanistan, Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations Organizations, Geneva
Employers
Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign Office
Also known as
Peers Lee Carter

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Contemporaries

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peers Carter?

British diplomat

When was Peers Carter born?

Peers Carter was born on 5 December 1916.

When did Peers Carter die?

Peers Carter died on 8 February 2001.

What was Peers Carter's occupation?

Peers Carter was a diplomat.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peers Carter

· Wikidata: Q7160459

· DBpedia: Peers Carter

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