Background
Yorke, Edmund James was born on February 28, 1954 in Romsey, Hampshire, England. Son of Percy James-Blott and Barbara Christina (Hurford) Yorke.
International affairs educator
Yorke, Edmund James was born on February 28, 1954 in Romsey, Hampshire, England. Son of Percy James-Blott and Barbara Christina (Hurford) Yorke.
Bachelor with honors, U. Reading, England, 1976; Master of Arts with honors, U. London, 1977; Doctor of Philosophy, U. Cambridge, England, 1984; postgraduate certified education with distinction, King Alfred's College, Winchester, England, 1978.
Lecturer, tutor, U. Cambridge, 1981-1984; lecturer, tutor, Hurtwood College, Guildford, England, 1984-1985; acting head department, lecturer, tutor, Queen's College, Taunton, England, 1986-1989; senior lecturer, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, England, since 1989; co-organizer Conference on New South Africa, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, England, 1994-1995.
Vice-chairman, treasurer Conservative Association, U. Reading, 1973-1976. Member Surrey Conservative Association, Windlesham, 1989. Member London and University of Cambridge Association, 1976-1989.
Member Royal African Society, Royal Commonwealth Society, Victorian Military Society, Royal Berkshire Tennis Club.