Laurence L'Estrange
Lawrence 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 First Republic of Costa Rica |
| Died | July 1991 (aged 78) London, England, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British |
| Children | Larry L'Estrange, John L'Estrange |
| Profession | Diplomat |
Lawrence Percy Farrar L'Estrange OBE was a British diplomat.
L'Estrange was born on 10 September 1912 in Costa Rica to William Samuel (1877-1956) and Louisa Knights Farrer. William had been born in Etah, British Raj and Farrer was born in Guadalupe, Costa Rica.
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.[1]
L'Estrange married Anne Catherine Whiteside in 1935 in Caracas, Venezuela. They had two sons, Larry (1934-2007) and John (1937-2022), born in England and Venezuela respectively.[2] Larry L'Estrange became a professional rugby player, capped for Ireland.[3]
As a diplomat, L'Estrange held various posts in Latin America.[4] He was awarded the OBE for services to diplomacy.
L'Estrange also had consular posts in Manila and Denver.[5][6] L'Estrange died in London in 1991, aged 78.
References[edit]
- ^ Archives, The National (20 July 2018). "The National Archives - World Cup fever at its worst: the 1969 Football War". The National Archives blog. Retrieved 1 December 2022.
- ^ "L'Estrange, Lawrence Percy Farrer - Player Details". Old Boys Database. The Sunbury Centre. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "Laurence Percy Farrar L'Estrange". ESPN. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "L'Estrange Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms". House of Names. 23 June 2016. Retrieved 1 November 2016.
- ^ "THE LONDON GAZETTE, 28 JULY, 1953" (PDF).
- ^ "Laurence L'estrange Stock Photos and Pictures | Getty Images". www.gettyimages.co.uk. Retrieved 31 October 2016.