Tom Carter (diplomat)

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Tom Carter
British Ambassador to Guatemala
In office
2015–2017
Preceded by
Succeeded byCarolyn Davidson
Personal details
Born
Thomas Henry Carter

22 November 1953
Spouse(s)Carolyn Davidson
Alma materUniversity 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[]

  1. ^ a b "Thomas Carter". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.


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