Robin Barnett
Robin Anthony Barnett CMG (born 8 March 1958) is a British diplomat, who served as the British ambassador to Ireland, Poland, and Romania. Early lifeRobin 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] CareerBarnett joined the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in 1980.[1] Ambassador to RomaniaBarnett was appointed the British Ambassador to Romania in 2006, and served in this role until 2010.[1] Ambassador to PolandBarnett served as the British Ambassador to Poland from 2011 to 2016.[2][3] Ambassador to IrelandHe succeeded Dominick Chilcott as Ambassador to Ireland in 2016.[4][5] Personal lifeBarnett 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] HonoursHe was appointed Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (CMG) in the 2006 New Year Honours list.[8] References
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