Background
Dorin, Bernard J. was born on August 25, 1929 in Beauvais, Picardie, France. Son of Robert G. and Jacqueline (Goumard) Dorin.
Dorin, Bernard J. was born on August 25, 1929 in Beauvais, Picardie, France. Son of Robert G. and Jacqueline (Goumard) Dorin.
Diploma, School Political Science, Paris, 1950; Diploma, Ecole National Administration, France, 1956; Student, Harvard University, 1970.
Ambassador, French Government, Haiti, 1972-1975; director Francophonie, French Government, Paris, 1975-1978; ambassador, French Government, South Africa, 1978-1981; Under secretary State for American Affairs, French Government, Paris, 1981-1984; ambassador, French Government, Brazil, 1984-1987; ambassador, French Government, Japan, 1987-1990; ambassador, French Government, London, since 1990.
Member of Order of Malta.
Married Christine M.L du Bois de Meyrignac, April 30, 1943. Children: Hélène, Sophie, Alban, Philippe.