Merv Norrish
New Zealand diplomat (1926–2021) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Merwyn Norrish CNZM (28 October 1926 – 21 May 2021) was a New Zealand diplomat who served as New Zealand's ambassador to the European Community, acting high commissioner to London, ambassador to the United States, and secretary of Foreign Affairs.
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Merv Norrish | |
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4th Secretary of Foreign Affairs | |
In office May 1980 – 1 December 1988 | |
Preceded by | Frank Corner |
Succeeded by | Graham Ansell |
7th New Zealand Ambassador to the United States | |
In office 7 April 1978 – 29 August 1980 | |
Preceded by | Lloyd White |
Succeeded by | Frank Gill |
High Commissioner from New Zealand to the United Kingdom Acting | |
In office August 1972 – 15 March 1973 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Preceded by | Denis Blundell |
Succeeded by | Terry McCombs |
Personal details | |
Born | 28 October 1926 Ashburton, New Zealand |
Died | 21 May 2021(2021-05-21) (aged 94) Wellington, New Zealand |
Spouse | Francoise Honoré |
Alma mater | Canterbury University College |
Profession | Diplomat |
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