John Mason (British diplomat)
Sir John Charles Moir Mason KCMG (13 May 1927 – 16 March 2008) was a British diplomat with Her Majesty's Diplomatic Service. He was the British Ambassador to Israel from 1976 to 1980, and then High Commissioner to Australia from 1980 to 1984. At the end of his term, he and his wife remained in Australia where they became citizens in 1987, and Mason worked as a business executive.[1]
Sir John Mason KCMG | |
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| United Kingdom High Commissioner to Australia | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Donald Tebbit |
| Succeeded by | Sir John Leahy |
| United Kingdom Ambassador to Israel | |
| In office 1976–1980 | |
| Preceded by | Thomas Elliott |
| Succeeded by | John Robinson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 13 May 1927 Manchester, England, United Kingdom |
| Died | 16 March 2008 (aged 80) Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Citizenship | Australian |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Newton |
| Education | Manchester Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Peterhouse, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Unit | Royal Ulster Rifles |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
References
- Stephens, Tony (7 April 2008). "Diplomat came and never left". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 27 November 2015.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
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| Preceded by Thomas Elliott |
British Ambassador to Israel 1976–1980 |
Succeeded by John Robinson |
| Preceded by Sir Donald Tebbit |
British High Commissioner to Australia 1980–1984 |
Succeeded by Sir John Leahy |
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