Anthony Galsworthy

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Sir Anthony Galsworthy
British Ambassador to China
In office
1997–2002
Education St Paul's School, London
Alma mater University of Cambridge (MA)

Sir Anthony Charles Galsworthy KCMG (born 20 December 1944) is a retired British diplomat (former ambassador to China) and amateur naturalist.

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Education

Galsworthy was educated at St Paul's School, an independent school for boys in London, followed by the University of Cambridge, where he obtained an MA. [1]

Life and career

Galsworthy held a variety of posts in the Diplomatic Service, serving as Ambassador to the People's Republic of China from 1997 to 2002. He is the son of Arthur Galsworthy, and was appointed CMG in 1985 and KCMG in 1999.

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References

  1. "Anthony Charles GALSWORTHY". Debrett's People of Today . Archived from the original on 16 June 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by Principal Private Secretary
to the Foreign Secretary

1986–1988
Succeeded by
Preceded by British Ambassador
to China

1997–2002
Succeeded by