James Barrington (diplomat)
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James Barrington was a Burmese diplomat.
James Barrington | |
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| Myanmar Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office October 11, 1950 – December 5, 1955 | |
| Preceded by | So Nyun |
| Succeeded by | Win (Burmese diplomat) |
| Myanmar Ambassador to the Headquarters of the United Nations | |
| In office 1950–1955 | |
| Succeeded by | U Thant |
| Myanmar Ambassador to Canada | |
| In office February 11, 1963 – January 16, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | Ohn Sein |
| Succeeded by | Thakin Chan Tun |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 August 1911 |
| Died | 31 March 1992 (aged 80) Edmonton, Alberta |
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Life
- In September 1936 appointed to the Indian Civil Service (British India).
- Up to 1942 he served as administrative officer in the district.
- On independence of Burma he was appointed Permanent Secretary of the Foreign Office (Myanmar).
- From 1950 to 1955 he was ambassador in Washington, D.C. and concurrently Permanent Representative next the Headquarters of the United Nations.[1]
- In April 1956 he was reappointed Permanent Secretary, Foreign Office (Myanmar).
- In May 1961 he became member of the delegation, Geneva Conference on Laos.[2]
- From February 11, 1963 to January 16, 1970 he was Ambassador in Ottawa.[3]