Richard Woolcott

Richard Woolcott
Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs
In office
1988–1992
Personal details
Born
Richard Arthur Woolcott

(1927-06-11)11 June 1927
Sydney, Australia
Died2 February 2023(2023-02-02) (aged 95)
Canberra, Australia
Spouse
Birgit Christensen
(m. 1952; died 2008)
Children3, including Peter
Alma materUniversity of Melbourne
Occupation
  • Public servant
  • diplomat
  • author

Richard Arthur Woolcott AC (11 June 1927 – 2 February 2023) was an Australian public servant, diplomat, author, and commentator.