About Richard Brian Atkins
Lived 1931 – 1998 (aged 66). Richard Brian Atkins was a New Zealand diplomat.
Richard Brian Atkins (12 August 1931 – 10 February 1998) was a New Zealand public servant and diplomat.
Early life and family Born in Christchurch on 12 August 1931, Atkins was the son of John A. Atkins. He was educated at St Andrew's College, Christchurch, and went on to study at Canterbury University College, graduating Master of Arts with first-class honours in 1954.
On 31 December 1954, Atkins married Avril Jill Cassels, and the couple went on to have two children.
Death Atkins died in Wellington on 10 February 1998.
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Who was Richard Brian Atkins?
retired diplomat of New Zealand
When was Richard Brian Atkins born?
Richard Brian Atkins was born on 12 August 1931 in Christchurch.
When did Richard Brian Atkins die?
Richard Brian Atkins died on 10 February 1998 in Wellington.
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Richard Brian Atkins was a diplomat.
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Richard Brian Atkins was New Zealand.
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· Wikipedia: Richard Brian Atkins
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