Background
Wright, Oliver was born on March 6, 1921 in United Kingdom.
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Oliver Wright
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Educated, Solihull School, Christ's College, Cambridge, England. Doctor of Hebrew Literature (honorary), University Nebraska, 1983. Doctor of Laws, Rockford College, 1984.
Career
Joined Diplomatic Service, 1945. British ambassador to Denmark, 1966-1969, to Federal Republic Germany, 1975-1981, to the United States, 1982-1986. Retired, 1996
Visiting professor University South Carolina.
Tobin Lewin visiting professor Washington University, St. Louis.
Achievements
Membership
Trustee British Museum, 1986-1991. Board directors British Council. Chairman Anglo-Irish Encounter, 1986-1991.
With Royal Navy, 1941-1945. Member German Chamber of Commerce London (president). Clubs: Travellers' (London).
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Married Lillian Marjory Osborne, September 19, 1942. Children: Nicholas, John, Christopher.
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British
Awards
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Decorated Distinguished Service Cross, knight grand cross Royal Victorian Order, knight grand cross Order of St. Michael and St. George, grand cross German Order of Merit. Named honorary fellow Christ's College, 1981. Clark fellow, Cornell University, 1987.Decorated Distinguished Service Cross, knight grand cross Royal Victorian Order, knight grand cross Order of St. Michael and St. George, grand cross German Order of Merit. Named honorary fellow Christ's College, 1981. Clark fellow, Cornell University, 1987.