Donald Maitland
British diplomat (1922–2010) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Sir Donald James Dundas Maitland GCMG OBE (16 August 1922 – 22 August 2010) was a senior British diplomat. He served as British Prime Minister Edward Heath's press secretary 1970 to 1974.[1][2]
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Donald Maitland | |
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Permanent Representative of the United Kingdom to the United Nations | |
In office 1973–1974 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Colin Crowe |
Succeeded by | Ivor Richard, Baron Richard |
Downing Street Press Secretary | |
In office 1970–1973 | |
Prime Minister | Edward Heath |
Preceded by | Joe Haines |
Succeeded by | Robin Haydon |
Personal details | |
Born | Donald James Dundas Maitland (1922-08-16)16 August 1922 Edinburgh, Scotland |
Died | 22 August 2010(2010-08-22) (aged 88) |
Spouse |
Jean Young (m. 1950) |
Children | 2 |
Education | George Watson's College |
Alma mater | University of Edinburgh |
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