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Denis Wright

British diplomat; Ambassador to Ethiopia and Iran (1911-2005) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 94

Sir Denis Arthur Hepworth Wright, GCMG was a British diplomat. A long-serving ambassador to Iran, Wright's expertise and knowledge of Iran and Persian culture led him to write and edit several books on the region, as well as conduct a covert mission to inform the deposed Shah of Iran that he would not be granted...

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Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George1971
Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George1961

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A long-serving ambassador to Iran, Wright's expertise and knowledge of Iran and Persian culture led him to write and edit several books on the region, as well as conduct a covert mission to inform the deposed Shah of Iran that he would not be granted asylum in Britain.

Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1911 to 2005 · aged 94