About Peter Scott
Lived 1917 – 2002 (aged 84). Peter Scott was a diplomat.
Sir (Charles) Peter Scott (30 December 1917 – 16 January 2002), was a British diplomat, who served as Ambassador to Norway from 1975 to 1977.
Career Related to the Earls of Eldon, the elder son of the Revd John Scott, he was educated at Weymouth College, before going up to Pembroke College, Cambridge.
After joining the Indian Civil Service, Scott served with British Information Services in NY, the FCO in Tokyo, Paris, Vienna as well as Rome, the UN in Geneva, becoming HM Ambassador to Oslo.
Scott then entered royal service as Private Secretary (1978–79) and Treasurer (1979–81) to Prince Michael of Kent.
Honours
OBE, 1948
Family In 1954, he married Rachael, younger daughter of Cyril Lloyd Jones .
Sir Peter and Lady Scott had one son and two daughters, including the art historian Katie Scott (now Lady Deuchar).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Peter Scott?
British diplomat (1917-2002)
When was Peter Scott born?
Peter Scott was born on 30 December 1917.
When did Peter Scott die?
Peter Scott died on 16 January 2002.
What was Peter Scott's occupation?
Peter Scott was a diplomat.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Scott (diplomat)
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