Norman Ernest Archer
British diplomat / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Norman Ernest Archer CMG, OBE (27 August 1892 – 15 February 1970) was a British naval officer and diplomat.[1]
Quick Facts Lt.-Cdr. Norman ArcherC.M.G., O.B.E., Personal details ...
Lt.-Cdr. Norman Archer | |
---|---|
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-08-27)27 August 1892 |
Died | 15 February 1970(1970-02-15) (aged 77) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse | Hon. Ruth Evelyn Pease |
Children | 2 |
Relatives | Walter Archer (father) Herbert Pease, 1st Baron Daryngton (father-in-law) Hugh Archer ("Sagette") (brother) Robert Blackburn (son-in-law) Kari Blackburn (granddaughter) |
Occupation | Naval officer, Diplomat |
Close
Archer was one of two Royal Navy officers stationed with the Russian Black Sea Fleet during the naval conflict in the Black Sea in 1914–1917.[2]
After the war, Archer pursued a diplomatic career, including postings in Ottawa and Dublin.[2]
He served as Principal Private Secretary to Anthony Eden as Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs from 1939 to 1940.[2]