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British diplomat (born 1951) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Timothy Giles Paxman CMG LVO (born 15 November 1951) is a British diplomat who was Ambassador to Mexico between 2005 and 2009 and then Ambassador to Spain between 2009 and 2013.
Giles Paxman | |
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.jpg) Paxman in 2013 | |
| Her Majesty's Ambassador to Spain | |
| In office 2009–2013 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Gordon Brown David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Denise Holt |
| Succeeded by | Simon Manley |
| Her Majesty's Ambassador to Mexico | |
| In office 2005–2009 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Tony Blair Gordon Brown |
| Preceded by | Denise Holt |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Timothy Giles Paxman 15 November 1951 United Kingdom |
| Nationality |  British |
| Spouse | Ségolène Cayol |
| Children | 3 |
| Relatives | Jeremy Paxman (brother) |
| Alma mater | Malvern College New College, Oxford ENA |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Website | www.gov.uk/government/people/giles-paxman |
Paxman became Ambassador to Spain on 19 October 2009. He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2013 New Year Honours "for services to UK interests in Spain and Mexico".[1] He was replaced by Simon Manley in October 2013.[2]
Paxman is married to Ségolène Cayol, with whom he has three daughters. He is a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.[3] He is the younger brother of broadcaster Jeremy Paxman.[4]
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