Dugald Stewart (diplomat)
Sir Dugald Stewart | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Yugoslavia | |
| In office 1971–1977 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Terence Garvey |
| Succeeded by | Robert Farquharson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 September 1921 |
| Died | 22 November 1984 (aged 63) |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | Magdalen College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Sir Dugald Leslie Lorn Stewart (10 September 1921 – 22 November 1984) was a British diplomat who served as ambassador to Yugoslavia from 1971 to 1977.
Early life and education
Stewart was born on 10 September 1921, the son of Allan Winslow Stewart, 15th of Appin. He held the position of 16th chief of the clan Stewart of Appin on his father's death in 1953. He was educated at Eton College and Magdalen College, Oxford.[1][2][3]
Career
Stewart began his career as an administrative assistant in the Foreign Office in 1942 before he was appointed a member of the Foreign Service in 1945. He was posted to Belgrade in 1945 and acted as head of the mission in 1947 before he was seconded to the Control Commission for Germany, British section, at Berlin in 1948.[1][2][3]
Stewart was promoted to second secretary in 1949, and after spending a year in the Foreign Office was appointed assistant oriental secretary at Cairo in 1951. In 1954, he was promoted to first secretary, and in 1956 was posted to Belgrade as first secretary (information). After three years at the Foreign Office he was promoted and served as counsellor (commercial) at Moscow from 1962 to 1965.[1][2][3]
After serving as an inspector of the Diplomatic Service for two years, Stewart was transferred to Cairo as counsellor, a post he held until 1970. In 1971, he was appointed ambassador to Yugoslavia,[4] remaining in the post until his retirement from the Diplomatic Service in 1977.[1][2]
Personal life and death
Stewart married Sibyl Anne Sturrock, MBE in 1947 whom he met during his first tour in Yugoslavia. She was decorated for her war service with the partisans.[1][2]
On retirement from the Diplomatic Service, Stewart returned to his remote home in Appin, Scotland. He died on 22 November 1984, aged 63.[1]
Honours
Stewart was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1969 New Year Honours.[5] He was appointed Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in 1972.[6]
See also
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Sir Dugald Stewart". The Times. 7 December 1984. p. 14.
- ^ a b c d e Who was who 1981-1990 : a companion to Who's who. Internet Archive. London : A. & C. Black. 1991. p. 723. ISBN 978-0-7136-3336-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ a b c [Great Britain] Foreign Office (1963). The Foreign Office List and Diplomatic and Consular Year Book 1963. 135th Publication [Great Britain]. p. 395.
- ^ "No. 45406". The London Gazette (Supplement). 22 June 1971. p. 6654.
- ^ "No. 44740". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1969. p. 4.
- ^ "No. 45833". The London Gazette. 21 November 1972. p. 13765.