Sir Hugh Cortazzi | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office 1980–1984 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Margaret Thatcher |
| Preceded by | Sir Michael Wilford |
| Succeeded by | Sir Sydney Giffard |
| Deputy Under-Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs | |
| In office 1975–1980 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 2 May 1924 Sedbergh, West Riding of Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 14 August 2018 (aged 94) Westminster, London, England |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Montagu |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Diplomat, businessman, academic |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Royal Air Force |
| Years of service | 1943–1947 |
| Rank | Flying Officer |
Sir Arthur Henry Hugh Cortazzi, GCMG (2 May 1924 – 14 August 2018) was a British diplomat. He was also a distinguished international businessman, academic, author and prominent Japanologist. He was Ambassador from the United Kingdom to Japan (1980–84), President of the Asiatic Society of Japan (1982–1983) and Chairman of the Japan Society of London (1985–95).[1]