Tom Carter (diplomat)
Tom Carter | |
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British Ambassador to Guatemala | |
In office 2015–2017 | |
Preceded by | |
Succeeded by | Carolyn Davidson |
Personal details | |
Born | Thomas Henry Carter 22 November 1953 |
Spouse(s) | Carolyn Davidson |
Alma mater | University of Kent |
Thomas Henry Carter (born 22 November 1953) is a British diplomat who was the British ambassador to Guatemala from 2015 to 2017.[1]
Early life and education[]
Carter was born in Norwich to Claude and Anne Carter. He attended Norwich School and the University of Kent.[2]
Career[]
Carter joined the Foreign Office in 1976.[1] He served as Third Secretary in Paris, 1979–82, after holding positions in other nations he returned to Paris as First Secretary in 1990; and First Secretary in Bonn, 1990–95. He served as Head of the Political Section, Bangkok, 1999–2003; and Ambassador to Guatemala, 2015–17.[2]
Personal life[]
Carter is married to fellow diplomat Carolyn Davidson.[3] They have 2 sons.[2]
References[]
- ^ a b "Thomas Carter". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
- ^ a b c "Carter, Thomas Henry, (born 22 Nov. 1953), HM Diplomatic Service, retired; Ambassador (non-resident) to Honduras, 2017–19". WHO'S WHO & WHO WAS WHO. doi:10.1093/ww/9780199540884.013.u249346. Retrieved 2021-09-08.
- ^ Pidd, Helen (2008-08-01). "Saturday interview: Helen Pidd talks to the married couple who are also joint British high commissioners in Zambia". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
Categories:
- 1953 births
- Living people
- People educated at Norwich School
- Alumni of the University of Kent
- 21st-century British diplomats
- Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Guatemala
- British diplomat stubs