Loraine, Percy Lyham, Sir, bart., 1880-1961.

Dates:
Birth 1880
Death 1961

Biographical notes:

Sir Percy Lyham Loraine (1880-1961), was the 12th Baronet of Kirk Harle, Northumberland, and a British diplomat. After joining the Diplomatic Service in 1904, Loraine was stationed in Istanbul, Turkey, for three years before transfer to Iran, Greece, Egypt, and other locations.

From the description of Percy Lyham Loraine papers, 1905-1938. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 642855711

Sir Percy Lyham Loraine (1880-1961), was the 12th Baronet of Kirk Harle, Northumberland, and a British diplomat. After joining the Diplomatic Service in 1904, Loraine was stationed in Istanbul, Turkey, for three years before transfer to Persia and other locations.

1921 1926 British Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Iran 1926 1929 British Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary to Greece 1929 1933 British High Commissioner to Egypt and Sudan 1933 1939 British Ambassador to Turkey 1939 1940 British Ambassador to Italy

From the guide to the Percy Lyham Loraine Papers, 1905-1938, (David M. Rubenstein Rare Book & Manuscript Library, Duke University)

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Subjects:

  • Diplomatic and consular service, British
  • Diplomats

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Places:

  • Middle East (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Egypt (as recorded)
  • Turkey (as recorded)