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Pierson DixonBritish diplomat
Date of Birth: 13.11.1904
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Content:
- British Diplomat
- Career in Diplomacy
- 1948-1950: Ambassador to Czechoslovakia
- 1950-1954: Deputy Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
- 1954-1960: Permanent Representative to the UN
- 1960-1964: Ambassador to France
- Honors and Awards
- Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George(1957)
British Diplomat
Early Life and EducationThe British diplomat was a graduate of Bedford School and Pembroke College, Cambridge.
Career in Diplomacy
1943-1948: Principal Private Secretary to the Foreign SecretaryFrom 1943 to 1948, the diplomat served as the Principal Private Secretary to the Foreign Secretary.
1948-1950: Ambassador to Czechoslovakia
In 1948, he was appointed Ambassador to Czechoslovakia, a position he held until 1950.
1950-1954: Deputy Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs
Returning to the Foreign Office in 1950, the diplomat served as Deputy Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs until 1954.
1954-1960: Permanent Representative to the UN
In 1954, he became the Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations, representing the country's interests in the international organization.
1960-1964: Ambassador to France
From 1960 to 1964, the diplomat served as Ambassador to France, the United Kingdom's closest ally in Western Europe.
Honors and Awards
The diplomat was recognized for his diplomatic service with several prestigious awards:
Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George(1957)
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George(1950)Companion of the Order of the Bath(year of award not specified)