Christopher Hum
| Sir Christopher Hum KCMG | |
|---|---|
| United Kingdom Ambassador to People's Republic of China | |
| In office 2002–2006 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Anthony Galsworthy |
| Succeeded by | Sir William Ehrman |
| Master of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge | |
| In office 2006–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Neil McKendrick |
| Succeeded by | Sir Alan Fersht |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 27, 1946 (age 69) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Pembroke College, Cambridge |
Sir Christopher Owen Hum KCMG (born 27 January 1946) was the 41st Master of Gonville and Caius College, one of the oldest colleges of the University of Cambridge. He held this post from his installation on 16 January 2006 to October 2012, prior to which he was Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China. William Ehrman CMG was appointed as Her Majesty's Ambassador to the People's Republic of China as Hum's successor. Hum was educated at Berkhamsted School and read modern languages at Pembroke College, Cambridge, where he is an Honorary Fellow. He is married with two children.
Offices held
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Sir Anthony Galsworthy |
British Ambassador to China 2002-2006 |
Succeeded by Sir William Ehrman |
| Academic offices | ||
| Preceded by Neil McKendrick |
Master of Gonville and Caius College, University of Cambridge 2006-2012 |
Succeeded by Sir Alan Fersht |
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