Laurence Grafftey-Smith

Sir Laurence Barton Grafftey-Smith (April 16, 1892 – 1989) was a member of the British Consular Service from 1916–1947.[1]

His grandson is musician Toby Smith.

Early life

Born to parents Revd. Arthur Grafftey-Smith and Mabel Grafftey-Smith (née Barton), he was educated Clifton College, Repton and Pembroke College, Cambridge.[2]

Career

His posts included being the British High Commissioner in Karachi, Pakistan (1947–1949). During his tenure, “he warned Pakistani Foreign Minister Sir Zafarullah Khan that an upcoming visit to Moscow (by invitation) would be seen with mistrust by Americans and the British. Prime Minister of Pakistan Liaquat Ali Khan later cancelled the visit.” He was Consul-General to Madagascar, Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary at Jeddah (from 20 October 1945). He was appointed Knight Commander, Order of the British Empire (K.B.E.) and Knight Commander, Order of St. Michael and St. George (K.C.M.G.).[1][3]

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References
  1. "Sir Laurence Barton Grafftey-Smith". National Portrait Gallery. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  2. "Grafftey-Smith Collection" (PDF). St Antony’s College, Oxford. Retrieved 5 February 2020.
  3. Burke's Peerage, Baronetage and Knightage, 2003, vol. 3, p. 3160


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