James Allan (diplomat)

James Nicholas Allan CMG CBE (born 22 May 1932) is a former British diplomat, High Commissioner in Mauritius (1981–1985) and ambassador to Mozambique (1986–1989).

Background

Allan is the son of Morris Edward Allan and Joan Bach, and is a half-brother of Lord Bach.

Education

Allan was educated at Gresham's School, Holt, Norfolk, from 1946 to 1950, and at the London School of Economics from 1953 to 1956.

Career

Family

In 1961, Allan married Helena Susara Crouse. They had one son, Nick Allan, and one daughter, Sarah. Mrs Allan died in 2001.

Honours

Club

He is a member of the Athenaeum Club, London .

References

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