Laurence L'Estrange
Laurence Percy Farrar L'Estrange OBE was a British diplomat.
Laurence L'Estrange OBE | |
|---|---|
| 9th United Kingdom Ambassador to Honduras | |
| In office 9 May 1969 – 1972 | |
| Preceded by | John Wright |
| Succeeded by | David M. Pearson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 10 September 1912 Toxteth Park, United Kingdom |
| Died | July 1991 (aged 78) London, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | Larry L'Estrange |
| Profession | Diplomat |
L'Estrange served as the British Ambassador to Honduras from 1969 to 1972, serving at the time of the Football War between Honduras and El Salvador.
L'Estrange had two sons, John and Larry.[1] Larry L'Estrange became a professional rugby player, capped for Ireland.[2] As a diplomat, L'Estrange held various posts in Latin America.[3] He was awarded the OBE for services to diplomacy.
L'Estrange also had consular posts in Manila and Denver.[4] L'Estrange died in London in 1991, aged 78.
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