Courtenay Forbes
Sir Courtenay Forbes | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Peru | |
| In office 1944–1945 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Henry Bentinck |
| Succeeded by | Walter Roberts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 29 January 1889 |
| Died | 26 January 1958 (aged 68) |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Sir Victor Courtenay Walter Forbes (29 January 1889 – 26 January 1958) was a British diplomat who served as British Ambassador to Peru from 1944 to 1945.
Early life and education
Forbes was born on 29 January 1889, the son of Capt Hon W. R. D. Forbes and Eveline née Farwell. He was educated at Eton College and University College, Oxford.[1][2]
Career
Forbes joined the Foreign Office as a clerk in 1913.[3] In 1924, he was promoted to first secretary. From 1930 to 1932, he served at Mexicio City, and then from 1932 to 1934 as counsellor at Madrid.[4] In 1934, he was appointed Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary in Lima and Quito,[5] and in 1944, when the legation was raised to an Embassy, he was appointed Ambassador to Peru,[6] serving in the post until his retirement in 1945.[1][2][7]
Personal life and death
Forbes married Lula Juta in 1916 and they had a daughter. The marriage was dissolved. In 1950, he married Mary née Olivieri, widow of Walter Bizley.[2]
Forbes died on 26 January 1958, aged 68.[1]
Honours
Forbes was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1941 New Year Honours,[8] and promoted to Knight Commander (KCMG) in the 1945 New Year Honours.[9][2]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Sir Courtenay Forbes". The Times. 28 January 1958. p. 10.
- ^ a b c d A. & C. Black Ltd. (1964). Who was who, 1951-1960 : a companion to Who's who. Internet Archive. London : Black. p. 385.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: publisher location (link) - ^ "No. 28770". The London Gazette. 4 November 1913. p. 7689.
- ^ "No. 33895". The London Gazette. 23 December 1932. p. 8212.
- ^ "No. 34039". The London Gazette. 6 April 1934. p. 2218.
- ^ "No. 36552". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 June 1944. p. 2707.
- ^ Colin Mackie (2013). A Directory of British Diplomats [2013]. p. 175.
- ^ "No. 35029". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1941. p. 6.
- ^ "No. 36866". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1945. p. 6.