John Rowland (diplomat)

John Russell Rowland AO (10 February 1925 – 31 December 1996) was an Australian public servant, diplomat and poet.^{[1][2][3][4][5][6]}

John Rowland AO
Rowland in his office as 3rd Secretary, Australian Legation in Moscow.
Born	John Russell Rowland (1925-02-10)10 February 1925 Armidale, New South Wales
Died	31 December 1996(1996-12-31) (aged 71) Canberra, Australian Capital Territory
Nationality	Australian
Occupation(s)	Public servant, diplomat, poet

Rowland was appointed an Officer of the Order of Australia on 26 January 1981, while serving as Australian Ambassador to France.^[7]