James Cross

James Richard Cross CMG (29 September 1921 – 6 January 2021) was an Irish-born British diplomat who served in India, Malaysia and Canada. While posted in Canada, Cross was kidnapped by members of the Front de libération du Québec (FLQ) during the October Crisis of October 1970. He was ultimately released almost two months later, and subsequently returned to the United Kingdom.

For other people named James Cross, see James Cross (disambiguation).

James Cross
Born
James Richard Cross

(1921-09-29)29 September 1921
Nenagh, County Tipperary, Ireland
Died6 January 2021(2021-01-06) (aged 99)
Seaford, England
NationalityBritish citizenship
OccupationDiplomat
Known forKidnapped during October Crisis in Canada
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