Oliver Wright

Oliver Wright

Sir John Oliver Wright, GCMG, GCVO, DSC (6 March 1922 – 1 September 2009) was a British diplomat.

Early life

Wright was born on 6 March 1921. He was educated at Solihull School and later Christ's College, Cambridge although his studies were interrupted by World War II. He served in the Royal Naval Reserve (1941-45) and was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross. Following his service he took and passed the Foreign Office exam, thus was accepted to Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service.

Diplomatic career

Wright's career as a Diplomat was a highly distinguished one:

Styles and Honours

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by
Sir John Henniker-Major
Ambassador to Denmark
1966 - 1969
Succeeded by
Sir Murray MacLehose
Preceded by
Sir Nicholas Henderson
Ambassador to West Germany
1975 - 1981
Succeeded by
Sir John Taylor
Preceded by
Sir Nicholas Henderson
Ambassador to the United States
1982 - 1986
Succeeded by
Sir Antony Acland

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