Swinton Paterson
Sir Swinton Paterson | |
|---|---|
| British minister resident to the Dominican Republic | |
| In office 1935–1943 | |
| Preceded by | Harold Ernest Slaymaker |
| Succeeded by | Cyril Frank Wilton Andrews |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 12 March 1893 |
| Died | 29 January 1980 (aged 86) |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Sir Alexander Swinton Paterson (12 March 1893 – 29 January 1980) was a British diplomat who served as minister resident to the Dominican Republic from 1935 to 1943.
Early life and education
Paterson was born on 12 March 1893, the son of William Brockie Paterson FFA, and Ethel née Lamplough. He was educated at Norwich School.[1][2]
Career
After serving with the North Staffordshire Regiment during World War I,[3] Paterson joined the consular service in 1920 as a probationer vice-consul,[4] and in the following year was sent to Monrovia. He remained in the post until 1924 while also serving as vice-consul for the island of Fernando Po and its dependencies. In 1924, he was at Antwerp as vice-consul, and in 1927 he was transferred to Beira in Portuguese East Africa. In 1930, he was appointed acting vice-consul at New York.[1][2][5]
In 1935, he was appointed minister resident to the Dominican Republic and consul,[6] remaining in the post until 1943. He then spent the next 10 years as an inspector at the Foreign Office; first as inspector-general of consular establishments from 1945 to 1950, and then as senior inspector of foreign service establishments from 1950 to 1954,[7] when he retired.[1][2]
Personal life and death
Paterson married Iseult Barclay in 1930. There were no children.[2]
Paterson died on 29 January 1980, aged 86.[2]
Honours
Paterson was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1947 Birthday Honours.[8] He was appointed Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) in the 1943 New Year Honours,[9] and promoted to Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire (KBE) in the 1951 Birthday Honours.[10]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Spink And Sons Ltd., London. The Foreign Office List And Diplomatic And Consular Year Book For 1949. p. 316. Search this book on
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 A. & C. Black (Publishers) Ltd. (1981). Who Was Who 1981: Vol 7 1971-1980. Internet Archive. London : A. & C. Black. p. 609. ISBN 978-0-7136-2176-1. Search this book on
- ↑ "No. 29187". The London Gazette (Supplement). 8 June 1915. p. 5608.
- ↑ "No. 32109". The London Gazette. 2 November 1920. p. 10647.
- ↑ "No. 33664". The London Gazette. 25 November 1930. p. 7492.
- ↑ "No. 34182". The London Gazette. 23 July 1955. p. 4771.
- ↑ "No. 37977". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 June 1947. p. 2576.
- ↑ "No. 37977". The London Gazette (Supplement). 6 June 1947. p. 2576.
- ↑ "No. 35841". The London Gazette (Supplement). 1 January 1943. p. 16.
- ↑ "No. 39243". The London Gazette (Supplement). 7 June 1951. p. 3081.
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Harold Ernest Slaymaker |
British minister resident to the Dominican Republic 1935–1943 |
Succeeded by Cyril Frank Wilton Andrews |
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