Francis Cornish (diplomat)
Robert Francis Cornish CMG LVO (Chinese: 鄺富劭; born 18 May 1942) is a British former diplomat who previously served as the Foreign Office spokesman for Douglas Hurd, Senior Trade Commissioner to Hong Kong (until 1997), Consul-General to Hong Kong and Macao (July to November 1997), head of the Foreign and Commonwealth Office's news department, and Ambassador to Israel (1998 to 2001).
Francis Cornish CMG LVO | |
|---|---|
| 18th British Ambassador to Israel | |
| In office 1998–2001 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Preceded by | David Manning |
| Succeeded by | Sherard Cowper-Coles |
| 1st British Consul-General to Hong Kong | |
| In office July 1997 – November 1997 | |
| Preceded by | Office established |
| Succeeded by | Sir Andrew Burns |
| 9th British High Commissioner to Brunei | |
| In office 6 November 1983 – 5 August 1986 | |
| Preceded by | Arthur Watson |
| Succeeded by | Roger Westbrook |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Robert Francis Cornish 18 May 1942 England, United Kingdom |
| Spouse |
Alison Jane Dundas (m. 1964) |
| Children | 3 daughters |
| Parent | C.D. Cornish (father) |
| Occupation | Soldier Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1960–1968 |
| Unit | 14th/20th King's Hussars |
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