Robin Anthony Barnett CMG (born 8 March 1958) is a British diplomat, who served as the British ambassador to Ireland, Poland, and Romania.
Robin Anthony Barnett | |
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| British Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office August 2016 – September 2020 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Theresa May Boris Johnson |
| Preceded by | Dominick Chilcott |
| Succeeded by | Paul Johnston |
| British Ambassador to Poland | |
| In office 2011–2016 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | David Cameron |
| Preceded by | Ric Todd |
| Succeeded by | Jonathan Knott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 March 1958 |
| Alma mater | University of Birmingham |
Early life
Robin Anthony Barnett was born on 8 March 1958 to Bryan Anderson Barnett and Marion Barnett.[1]
Barnett attended the University of Birmingham, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws in 1979.[1]
Career
Barnett joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1980.[1]
Ambassador to Romania
Barnett was appointed the British Ambassador to Romania in 2006, and served in this role until 2010.[1]
Ambassador to Poland
Barnett served as the British Ambassador to Poland from 2011 to 2016.[2][3]
Ambassador to Ireland
He succeeded Dominick Chilcott as Ambassador to Ireland in 2016.[4][5]
Personal life
Barnett married his first wife, Debra Marianne Bunt, in 1989. The marriage was dissolved in 1999.[1]
Barnett married his second wife, Tesca Marie Osman, in 1999.[1]
Barnett has a son and a stepson.
He is a supporter of Manchester United.[6] Barnett had a framed Manchester United jersey, signed by Roy Keane, on his office wall during his time as ambassador to Ireland.[7]
Honours
He was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2006 New Year Honours list.[8]