John Beaven (diplomat)
John Lewis Beaven CMG CVO (30 July 1930 in Newport, Gwent – 11 April 2004) was a British diplomat[1][2][3]
Beaven underwent his national service in the RAF from 1948 to 1950.[1] He joined the Foreign Office in 1956, serving as an Assistant Trade Commissioner in Karachi until 1960.[1] After a succession of postings in Asia and Africa over the following decades Beaven was Consul-General in San Francisco (1982-1986) and finally Ambassador to Sudan (1986-1990).[1]
Honours[]
- Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG)
- Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (CVO)
References[]
- ^ a b c d Beaven, John Lewis, (30 July 1930–11 April 2004). Who's Who (UK). doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.U6977. ISBN 978-0-19-954089-1. Retrieved 20 April 2019.
- ^ "Sudan Tribune: Plural news and views on Sudan". www.sudantribune.com. Retrieved 2019-04-22.
- ^ Minear, Larry (1991). Humanitarianism Under Siege: A Critical Review of Operation Lifeline Sudan. The Red Sea Press. ISBN 9780932415660.
Categories:
- 1930 births
- 2004 deaths
- Members of HM Diplomatic Service
- People from Newport, Wales
- Commanders of the Royal Victorian Order
- Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George
- Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Sudan
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