Francis Cornish (diplomat)
Francis Cornish | |
|---|---|
| 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 and Macao | |
| 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 |
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), British 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).