John Colville | |
|---|---|
| Born | John Rupert Colville 28 January 1915 |
| Died | 19 November 1987 (aged 72) |
| Occupation(s) | Civil servant, diarist |
| Spouse |
Lady Margaret Egerton
(m. 1948) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Lady Cynthia Crewe-Milnes |
Sir John Rupert Colville, CB, CVO (28 January 1915 – 19 November 1987) was a British civil servant. He is best known for his diaries, which provide an intimate view of number 10 Downing Street during the wartime Premiership of Winston Churchill.