Oscar Morland
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MonarchElizabeth II
Prime MinisterHarold Macmillan
Preceded bySir Daniel Lascelles
Succeeded bySir Francis Rundall
Sir Oscar Morland | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Japan | |
| In office 1959–1963 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Harold Macmillan |
| Preceded by | Sir Daniel Lascelles |
| Succeeded by | Sir Francis Rundall |
| British Ambassador to Indonesia | |
| In office 1953–1956 | |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Prime Minister | Winston Churchill Anthony Eden |
| Preceded by | Sir Derwent Kermode |
| Succeeded by | Dermot MacDermot |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 23 March 1904 |
| Died | 20 May 1980 (aged 76) |
| Spouse | Alice |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Leighton Park School |
| Alma mater | King's College, Cambridge |
Sir Oscar Charles Morland, GBE, KCMG,[1] (23 March 1904 – 20 May 1980) was a British diplomat. He was the British ambassador in Japan and Indonesia.
Oscar Charles Morland was son of Harold John Morland (28 Jul 1869 – 9 Oct 1939).
He married Alice on 1932, daughter of Sir Francis Oswald Lindley, PC, GCMG (12 Jun 1872 – 17 Aug 1950). The union produced four sons.
He was educated at Leighton Park School and at King's College, Cambridge.
Career
- Joined HM Consular Service, 1927.
- Served in Japan, Manchuria, London. Under Sec., Cabinet Office,
- 1950–1953; Ambassador to Indonesia,
- 1953–1956; Asst Under-Sec., FO,
- 1956–1959. Mem., Leeds Regional Hosp. Bd,
- 1959–1963. Ambassador to Japan[2]
- 1965–1974 (Chm. Mental Health and Geriatrics Cttee, 1972–74)
