Peter Floud

Peter Floud

Peter Castle Floud (1 June, 1911 - 22 January, 1960) was a British civil servant and official of the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration, administering missions in Egypt, Iran, and Albania.

Early life

The elder son of Sir Francis Floud KCB KCSI, KCMG, DCL, Peter Floud was the brother of the politician Bernard Floud. Both brothers were educated at Gresham's School, Holt, and Wadham College, Oxford.

Career outline

*1935-1939: Assistant-Keeper, Victoria and Albert Museum
*1939-1944: Principal of the London Regional Headquarters of the Ministry of Home Security
*1944-1946: Administrator of UNRRA Balkan and Middle East Missions in Cairo and Teheran
*1946-1947: Chief of UNRRA Mission to Albania
*1950-1953: Chairman of the Children's Section of the International Council of Museums
*1955: Governor of the National Museum of Wales

References

* "Who's Who 1960" (A & C. Black, London, 1960)


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