Sir Andrew Napier Noble, 2nd Baronet
Sir Andrew Noble | |
|---|---|
Noble in 1961 | |
| British Ambassador to the Netherlands | |
| In office 1960–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Paul Mason |
| Succeeded by | Sir Peter Garran |
| British Ambassador to Mexico | |
| In office 1956–1960 | |
| Preceded by | Sir William Sullivan |
| Succeeded by | Sir Peter Garran |
| British Ambassador to Poland | |
| In office 1954–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Francis Shepherd |
| Succeeded by | Sir Eric Berthoud |
| British Ambassador to Finland | |
| In office 1951–1954 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Oswald Scott |
| Succeeded by | Sir Michael Cresswell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 16 September 1904 |
| Died | 30 April 1987 (aged 82) |
| Children | 3 including Iain |
| Alma mater | Balliol College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
Sir Andrew Napier Noble, 2nd Baronet (16 September 1904 – 30 April 1987) was a British diplomat who served as ambassador to Finland, Poland, Mexico and the Netherlands.
Early life and education
Noble was born on 16 September 1904, the son of John Henry Brunel Noble, later created a Baronet, and Amie (died 1973), daughter of S. A. Walker Waters. He was educated at Eton College and Balliol College, Oxford, and succeeded his father as the second baronet in 1938.[1][2][3]
He was an older brother of the Conservative member of parliament and life peer Michael Noble, Baron Glenkinglas.[4]
Career
Noble entered the Foreign Office in 1928 and was appointed third secretary.[5][6] In 1931, he was posted to Rio de Janeiro as third secretary, and two years later was transferred to Rome as second secretary.[7] After returning to the Foreign Office in 1938, he was sent to China as acting first secretary in 1940, and acted as chargé d'affaires there in 1941.[8] After another spell in the Foreign Office, he was transferred to Buenos Aires in 1945 as acting counsellor, and acted as chargé d'affaires there in 1945 and 1946.[9] He then served as an inspector of foreign service establishments and assistant under-secretary for foreign affairs (consular). From 1949 to 1951, he served as assistant under-secretary for foreign affairs (Northern and Southern Europe and Latin America).[1][2][3]
Noble then served as Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Finland from 1951 to 1954.[10] He was ambassador to Poland from 1954 to 1956;[11] ambassador to Mexico from 1956 to 1960;[12] and ambassador to the Netherlands from 1960 to 1964.[1][2][3][13]
Personal life and death
Noble married Sigrid (Sisi) Michelet, daughter of a member of the Royal Norwegian Diplomatic Service in 1934, and they had two sons and a daughter.[1] In retirement he wrote a History of the Nobles of Ardmore and of Ardkinglas.[3]
Noble died on 30 April 1987, aged 82. He was succeeded in the baronetcy by his elder son Iain.[3]
Honours
Noble was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 1947 Birthday Honours,[14] and promoted to Knight Commander (KCMG) in the 1954 Birthday Honours.[1][2]
See also
- Finland–United Kingdom relations
- Poland–United Kingdom relations
- Mexico–United Kingdom relations
- Netherlands–United Kingdom relations
References
- ^ a b c d e Who was who 1981-1990 : a companion to Who's who. Internet Archive. London : A. & C. Black. 1991. p. 556. ISBN 978-0-7136-3336-8.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: others (link) - ^ a b c d Great Britain, Foreign Office (1963). The Foreign Office List and Diplomatic and Consular Year Book 1963. 135th Publication, Great Britain. p. 329.
- ^ a b c d e "Sir Andrew Noble, Bt". The Times. 15 May 1987. p. 16.
- ^ "Glenkinglas Baron cr 1974 (Life Peer), of Cairndow, Argyll (Michael Antony Cristobal Noble)". Who's Who. A & C Black. (Subscription or UK public library membership required.)
- ^ "No. 33445". The London Gazette. 7 December 1928. p. 8073.
- ^ "No. 33461". The London Gazette. 29 January 1929. p. 686.
- ^ "No. 34019". The London Gazette. 30 January 1934. p. 676.
- ^ "No. 34803". The London Gazette. 1 March 1940. p. 1242.
- ^ "No. 37198". The London Gazette. 27 July 1945. p. 3882.
- ^ "No. 39323". The London Gazette. 31 August 1951. p. 4608.
- ^ "No. 40188". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 June 1954. p. 3261.
- ^ "No. 40981". The London Gazette. 22 January 1957. p. 502.
- ^ "No. 42249". The London Gazette. 13 January 1961. p. 264.
- ^ "No. 37977". The London Gazette (Supplement). 12 June 1947. p. 2576.