Laurie Bristow
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Sir Laurence Stanley Charles Bristow KCMG (born 23 November 1963) is a British diplomat who served as British Ambassador to Afghanistan between June and November 2021, notably during the fall of Kabul. He served as British Ambassador to Azerbaijan from 2004 to 2007 and British Ambassador to Russia from 2016 to 2020. He is now President of Hughes Hall, Cambridge.
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Sir Laurie Bristow | |
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British Ambassador to Afghanistan | |
In office June 2021 – November 2021 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Boris Johnson |
Preceded by | Alison Blake |
Succeeded by | Martin Longden (chargé d'affaires) |
British Ambassador to Russia | |
In office January 2016 – January 2020 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | |
Preceded by | Sir Tim Barrow |
Succeeded by | Deborah Bronnert |
British Ambassador to Azerbaijan | |
In office 18 February 2004 – 2007 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Prime Minister | Tony Blair |
Preceded by | Andy Tucker |
Succeeded by | Carolyn Browne |
Personal details | |
Born | (1963-11-23) 23 November 1963 (age 60) |
Nationality | British |
Spouse(s) | Fiona, Lady Bristow |
Children | 2 |
Education | Colchester Royal Grammar School |
Alma mater | Trinity College, Cambridge (BA) University of Cambridge (PhD) The Open University (MBA) |
Occupation | Diplomat |
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