Arthur Galsworthy

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Sir Arthur Norman Galsworthy KCMG (1 July 1916 – 7 October 1986) was a British soldier and diplomat. He was educated at Emanuel School and the University of Oxford. In 1967, he was established a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG).^[1]

In 1970, he was appointed by the British government to serve as the Governor of Pitcairn Islands and High Commissioner to New Zealand.^[2] In 1973, he was established the Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, where he served from 1973–1976.^[3]

Personal background

Galsworthy is the father of the diplomat, Sir Anthony Galsworthy.^{[citation needed]} His brother, Sir John Galsworthy KCVO, CMG was the British Ambassador to Mexico 1972–1977.

References

↑ "Supplement to The London Gazette". The London Gazette. January 1, 1967. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
↑ "Pitcairn Government". Library.puc.edu. 2010-03-04. Retrieved 2011-05-18.
↑ "The London Gazette, 10th April 1973". The London Gazette. April 10, 1973. Retrieved 2011-05-18.

Diplomatic posts
Preceded by John Peck	UK Ambassador to Ireland 1973-1976	Succeeded by Christopher Ewart-Biggs

External links

GALSWORTHY, Sir Arthur (Norman)’, Who Was Who, A & C Black, 1920–2008; online edn, Oxford University Press, Dec 2007 [http://www.ukwhoswho.com/view/article/oupww/whowaswho/U164399, accessed 17 May 2011] (subscription required)

Persondata
Name	Galsworth, Arthur
Alternative names
Short description	British diplomat
Date of birth	1916-07-01
Place of birth
Date of death	1986-10-07
Place of death

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