David Hunt (diplomat)
Sir David Hunt | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Brazil | |
| In office 1969 – 1973 | |
| Preceded by | John Russell |
| Succeeded by | Derek Dodson |
| British High Commissioner to Nigeria | |
| In office 1967 – 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Francis Cumming-Bruce |
| Succeeded by | Leslie Glass |
| British High Commissioner to Cyprus | |
| In office 1965 – 1967 | |
| Preceded by | Alec Bishop |
| Succeeded by | Norman Costar |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 25 September 1913 Durham, England |
| Died | 30 July 1998 (aged 84) |
| Alma mater | Wadham College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | British Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Sir David Hunt KCMG OBE (25 September 1913 – 30 July 1998) was a British diplomat, perhaps best remembered as winner of the BBC's Mastermind television quiz in 1977.