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Peter Hope

1912 – 1999

British ambassador

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About Peter Hope

Lived 1912 – 1999 (aged 86). Peter Hope was a British diplomat.

Sir Peter Hope (29 May 1912 – 12 March 1999) was a British intelligence officer, later a diplomat, ambassador to Mexico.

Life Born Charles Peter Hope, he went by his middle name of Peter. He was the son of George Leonard Nelson Hope and Honoria Mary Victoria Riddell.

In 1936 Hope married Hazel Mary Turner, the daughter of G. L. Turner, and had three sons. In 1946 Hope transferred to the Foreign Office. He was Minister at Madrid 1959–62, Consul-General at Houston 1963–64, Minister and Alternate UK Representative to the United Nations 1965–68 and Ambassador to Mexico 1968–72. In retirement, he devoted his time to the affairs of the Order of Malta.

Hope was appointed CMG in the New Year Honours of 1957 and knighted KCMG in the Queen's Birthday Honours of 1972. He was a Knight of the Venerable Order of St John, a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle (Mexico), a Grand Officer of the Order of Malta and a member of the Order of Saints George and Constantine (Greece).

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Important facts

Birth century
Occupation
Education
Imperial College London, The Oratory School, University College London
Positions held
Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Mexico
Employers
MI5, Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, Foreign Office
Awards
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George; Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George; Territorial Decoration; Grand Cross of the Order of the Aztec Eagle; Knight of Justice of the Order of Saint John
Also known as
Charles Peter Hope, Sir Charles Peter Hope, Sir Peter Hope

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Peter Hope?

British ambassador (1912-1999)

When was Peter Hope born?

Peter Hope was born on 29 May 1912.

When did Peter Hope die?

Peter Hope died on 12 March 1999.

What was Peter Hope's occupation?

Peter Hope was a diplomat.

What nationality was Peter Hope?

Peter Hope was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Peter Hope

· Wikidata: Q15693990

· DBpedia: Peter Hope (diplomat)

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