Francis Cornish | |
|---|---|
| 18th British Ambassador to Israel | |
| In office 1998–2001 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | David Manning |
| Succeeded by | Sherard Cowper-Coles |
| 1st British Consul-General to Hong Kong | |
| In office July 1997 – November 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Sir Andrew Burns |
| 9th British High Commissioner to Brunei | |
| In office 6 November 1983 – 5 August 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Watson |
| Succeeded by | Roger Westbrook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Francis Cornish 18 May 1942 England, United Kingdom |
| Spouse |
Alison Jane Dundas (m. 1964) |
| Children | 3 daughters |
| Parent | C.D. Cornish (father) |
| Occupation | Soldier Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
| Branch/service |  British Army |
| Years of service | 1960–1968 |
| Unit | 14th/20th King's Hussars |
Robert Francis Cornish[1] CMG LVO (Chinese: 鄺富劭; born 18 May 1942[citation needed]) is a British former diplomat who previously served as the Foreign Office spokesman for Douglas Hurd,[2] Senior Trade Commissioner to Hong Kong (until 1997),[3] Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macao (July to November 1997), head of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's news department, and Ambassador to Israel (1998 to 2001).[2]
- ^ The Diplomatic Service List, Stationery Office, 2006, page 137
- ^ a b "Downing Street hits back over attack on 'doomed' Iraq policy". Evening Standard. 27 April 2004. Retrieved 6 August 2010.
- ^ "Francis Cornish". South China Morning Post. 16 June 1997. Retrieved 17 February 2023.