About Robin Barnett
Born 1958. Robin Barnett is a diplomat.
Robin Anthony Barnett CMG (born 8 March 1958) is a British diplomat, who served as the British ambassador to Ireland, Poland, and Romania.
Early life Robin Anthony Barnett was born on 8 March 1958 to Bryan Anderson Barnett and Marion Barnett.
Barnett attended the University of Birmingham, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws in 1979.
Ambassador to Ireland He succeeded Dominick Chilcott as Ambassador to Ireland in 2016.
Personal life Barnett married his first wife, Debra Marianne Bunt, in 1989. The marriage was dissolved in 1999. Barnett had a framed Manchester United jersey, signed by Roy Keane, on his office wall during his time as ambassador to Ireland.
Honours He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2006 New Year Honours list.
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