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Arthur Galsworthy

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Sir Arthur Norman Galsworthy KCMG (1 July 1916 – 7 October 1986) was a British soldier and diplomat. He was educated at Emanuel School and the University of Cambridge. In 1967, he was established a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (KCMG).[1]

In 1970, he was appointed by the British government to serve as the Governor of Pitcairn Islands and High Commissioner to New Zealand.[2] In 1973, he was established the Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland, where he served from 1973 to 1976.[3]

Personal background

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Galsworthy is the father of the diplomat, Sir Anthony Galsworthy.[citation needed] His brother, Sir John Galsworthy KCVO, CMG was the British Ambassador to Mexico 1972–1977.

Arms

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Coat of arms of Arthur Galsworthy
Motto
Nunquam Non Paratus [4]

References

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  1. ^ "Supplement to The London Gazette" (PDF). The London Gazette. 1 January 1967. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  2. ^ "Pitcairn Government". Library.puc.edu. 4 March 2010. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  3. ^ "The London Gazette, 10th April 1973" (PDF). The London Gazette. 10 April 1973. Retrieved 18 May 2011.
  4. ^ "Goldsmiths Hall, 92 Galsworthy AMJ". Baz Manning. Retrieved 18 December 2020.
Diplomatic posts
Preceded by UK Ambassador to Ireland
1973-1976
Succeeded by
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  • GALSWORTHY, Sir Arthur (Norman)’, Who Was Who, A & C Black, 1920–2008; online edn, Oxford University Press, Dec 2007 accessed 17 May 2011 (subscription required)