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James Cross
British diplomat (1921-2021) · United Kingdom · On the map · Politicians · Died at 99
James Richard Cross was an Irish-born British diplomat who served in India, Malaysia and Canada. While posted in Canada, Cross was kidnapped by members of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) during the October Crisis of October 1970.
James Cross is read about 45 times a day, in 8 languages.
A typical day, 30 days to 23 August 2026
The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.
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He was ultimately released almost two months later, and subsequently returned to the United Kingdom.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Politicians
Type
Public Official
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1921 to 2021 · aged 99
