David Cole

British diplomat (1920-1997). Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations 1957-1960, Head of Administration Department, Commonwealth Relations Office 1960-1961, Head of Personnel Department, Commonwealth Relations
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David Cole

Summary

David Cole is a human[1]. He was born on 1920[2]. He died on 1997[3]. He worked as a diplomat[4].

Key Facts

  • David Cole was born on 1920[2].
  • David Cole died on 1997[3].
  • David Cole worked as a diplomat[4].
  • David Cole held the position of High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Malawi[5].
  • David Cole held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to Thailand[6].
  • David Cole held the position of Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations[7].
  • Among David Cole's employers was Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[8].
  • David Cole was employed by Foreign Office[9].
  • David Cole is recorded as male[10].
  • David Cole's instance of is recorded as human[11].
  • David Cole's family name is recorded as Cole[12].
  • David Cole's given name is recorded as David[13].

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Origins and Family

David Cole was born on 1920[2].

Career and Affiliations

David Cole worked as a diplomat[4]. Employers include Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office[8], a department of the United Kingdom Government[14], in United Kingdom[15], founded in 1968[16], headquartered in Foreign Office building[17] and Foreign Office[9], a department of the United Kingdom Government[18], in United Kingdom[19], founded in 1782[20]. Positions held include High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Malawi[5], a position[21], in Malawi[22]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to Thailand[6], a position[23], in Thailand[24]; and Principal Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations[7].

Death and Burial

David Cole died on 1997[3].

FAQs

What did David Cole do for work?

David Cole worked as diplomat[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [10] . wikidata.org.
  2. [11] . wikidata.org.
  3. [5] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  4. [6] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  5. [7] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  9. [2] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  11. [12] . wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [21] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [22] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [14] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [15] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [16] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [17] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [18] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [19] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [20] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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