Peter Hampshire
Sir Peter Hampshire | |
|---|---|
| British High Commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago | |
| In office 1966–1970 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Norman Costar |
| Succeeded by | Roland Hunt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1 December 1912 |
| Died | 4 July 1981 (aged 68) |
| Alma mater | Oriel College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Sir George Peter Hampshire (1 December 1912 – 4 July 1981) was a British diplomat who served as British high commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago from 1966 to 1970.
Early life and education
Hampshire was born on 1 December 1912, the son of G. N. Hampshire and Marie Hampshire (née West). He was educated at Repton School and Oriel College, Oxford.[1][2][3]
Career
Hampshire joined the War Office in 1935,[4] and in 1946 was transferred to the Foreign Office (German Section) and the Control Office for Germany and Austria. From 1948 to 1951, he served at the High Commission at Ottawa, and from 1953 to 1955 at the Deputy High Commission at Dacca, before he was appointed head of the Colombo Plan Department at the Commonwealth Relations Office. From 1957 to 1960, he served in Buenos Aires with the rank of counsellor.[1][2][3]
In 1961, he was appointed head of the Western and Middle East Department at the Commonwealth Relations Office. From 1961 to 1966, he served there as assistant under-secretary in several departments: Commonwealth Relations (Foreign Affairs Division) (1961–62); Commonwealth Relations (Establishments and Organisation) (1962–1964); and Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs while also deputy chief of Administration (1965–66). From 1966 to 1970, he served as high commissioner to Trinidad and Tobago.[1][2][3]
In 1970, Hampshire became a member of the chairman’s panel of the civil service selection board, a post he held until 1977.[2]
Personal life and death
Hampshire married Eve Buhler (née Rowell) former wife of Robert Buhler RA, the artist, in 1956. There were no children.[1][2]
Hampshire died on 4 July 1981, aged 68.[1]
Honours
Hampshire was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1963 New Year Honours,[5] and promoted to Knight Commander (KCMG) in the 1967 New Year Honours.[6]
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Sir Peter Hampshire". The Times. 8 July 1981. p. 18.
- 1 2 3 4 5 Who Was Who 1991: Vol 8 1981-1990. Internet Archive. London : A. & C. Black. 1991. p. 322. ISBN 978-0-7136-3336-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - 1 2 3 Colin Mackie (2013). A Directory of British Diplomats [2013]. p. 221.
- ↑ "No. 34217". The London Gazette. 8 November 1935. p. 7062.
- ↑ "No. 42870". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1963. p. 4.
- ↑ "No. 44210". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1967. p. 4.