Edward Tomkins
Sir Edward Emile Tomkins GCMG CVO (16 November 1915 – 20 September 2007) was a British diplomat, who served as British Ambassador to the Netherlands from 1970 to 1972, and British Ambassador to France from 1972 to 1975. He owned Winslow Hall in Winslow, Buckinghamshire, often attributed to Christopher Wren, from 1959.
Sir Edward Tomkins GCMG CVO | |
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Edward Tomkins in 1970 | |
| British Ambassador to France | |
| In office 1972–1975 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Christopher Soames |
| Succeeded by | Sir Nicholas Henderson |
| British Ambassador to the Netherlands | |
| In office 1970–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Peter Garan |
| Succeeded by | John Barnes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 November 1915 Jubbulpore, India |
| Died | 20 September 2007 (aged 91) Sibbertoft, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Gillian Benson (1955–2003) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Awards | Croix de Guerre |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1940–1944 |
| Unit | Intelligence Corps |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
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