Peter Westmacott
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Sir Peter John Westmacott GCMG LVO (born 23 December 1950) is a senior British diplomat, who was British Ambassador to Turkey, then Ambassador to France (2007 to 2011) and finally Ambassador to the United States from January 2012 to January 2016, succeeding Sir Nigel Sheinwald, a posting announced by the Prime Minister's Office on 24 June 2011.[1]
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Peter Westmacott | |
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British Ambassador to the United States | |
In office 28 January 2012 – 28 January 2016 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | David Cameron |
Preceded by | Sir Nigel Sheinwald |
Succeeded by | Sir Kim Darroch |
British Ambassador to France | |
In office 2007–2012 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Gordon Brown David Cameron |
Preceded by | Sir John Holmes |
Succeeded by | Sir Peter Ricketts |
British Ambassador to Turkey | |
In office 2002–2006 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
Preceded by | Sir David Logan |
Succeeded by | Nick Baird |
Personal details | |
Born | Peter John Westmacott (1950-12-23) 23 December 1950 (age 73) Edington, Somerset, England |
Spouses |
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Relations | Herbert Westmacott (cousin) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Taunton School |
Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
Occupation | Diplomat |
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