Andrew George (diplomat)
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Andrew George | |
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Governor of Anguilla | |
In office 10 July 2006 – 11 March 2009 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Osbourne Fleming |
Preceded by | Alan Huckle |
Personal details | |
Born | Edinburgh, Scotland, U.K. | 9 October 1952
Spouse | Watanalak George |
Andrew Neil George (born 9 October 1952) is a British diplomat. George served as the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of Anguilla from July 2006 to March 2009.[1]
Prior to becoming governor, he had a long career serving the Foreign and Commonwealth Office including postings in Australia, Paraguay, Thailand (where he met his wife) and Indonesia, where his posting ended early after the 2002 Bali bombings.
Personal life
He and his wife, Watanalak George who was born in Thailand. The couple have two children: a daughter, Arada and a son, Michael.
Andrew George grew up in Scotland and has a university degree in politics and modern history.
See also
References
- ^ "Governor Gets Big Send Off "I Did It My Way"". The Anguillian. 13 March 2009. Retrieved 3 September 2010.
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