Sir John Holmes | |
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&sq=&lang=&file=File:Sir_John_Holmes_at_Chatham_House_2016.jpg) Holmes at Chatham House in 2016 | |
| British Ambassador to France | |
| In office 2001–2006 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | Michael Jay |
| Succeeded by | Peter Westmacott |
| British Ambassador to Portugal | |
| In office 1999–2001 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | Stephen Wall |
| Succeeded by | Glynne Evans |
| Principal Private Secretary to the Prime Minister | |
| In office 1997–1999 | |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
| Preceded by | Alex Allan |
| Succeeded by | Jeremy Heywood |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Eaton Holmes 29 April 1951 Preston |
| Spouse |
Penelope Morris (m. 1976) |
| Children | 3 |
| Education | Preston Grammar School |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
| Awards | CMG (1997) CVO (1998) KBE (1999) GCVO (2004) |
Sir John Eaton Holmes GCVO KBE CMG (born 29 April 1951) is a British former diplomat who is the current Chairman of the Electoral Commission.