Michael James Lake

Background

Lake, Michael James was born on October 6, 1936 in Dunedin, New Zealand. Son of Donald and Elizabeth Josephine (Stewart) Lake.

Career

Reporter, New Zealand Herald, 1953-1960; economics correspondent, The Scotsman, 1961-1963; diplomatic correspondent, The Sun, 1963-1969; chief reporter, The Guardian, 1970-1973; head press and information, European Commission, United Kingdom, United States, Japan, 1970-1990; ambassador, European Commission, Ankara, Turkey, 1991-1998; ambassador, Hungary, since 1998. Commentator British Broadcasting Corporation World Svc., 1963-1973.

Achievements

• Michael James Lake has been listed as a noteworthy diplomat by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With Royal New Zealand Navy, 1956-1960.

Interests

• Avocations: photography, skiing.

Connections

Married Robin Beth Anderson, December 27, 1960. Children: Eva, Ruth, Margaret, Lucy.

Father:

Donald Lake

Mother:

Elizabeth Josephine (Stewart) Lake

Spouse:

Robin Beth Anderson

child:

Margaret Lake

child:

Eva Lake

child:

Lucy Lake

child:

Ruth Lake