Gilchrist, Andrew Graham
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| Birthname | Andrew Graham Gilchrist | ||||
| born on | 19 April 1910 at 11:00 (= 11:00 AM ) | ||||
| Place | Lesmahagow, Scotland, 55n39, 3w55 | ||||
| Timezone | GMT h0w (is standard time) | ||||
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| Astrology data | 28°30' 02°17 Asc. 05°28'
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Biography
Scottish author and diplomat, his posts included being ambassador to Indonesia (1963-66) and Ireland (1966-1970). He published his first book "Bangkok Top Secret" in 1970; other autobiographical works included "How to Lose Them" published in 1978. His 1988 book, "Death of an Admiral" was fictional but based on his own experiences. His last book, "Malaya 1941". Published in 1992, was a historical account of the surrender of Singapore.
He married Freda Slack in 1946 and they had three children. Freda died in 1987
He died March 6, 1993.
Events
- Work : Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1970 ("Bangkok Top Secret")
- Relationship : Marriage 1946 (Freda Slack)
- Work : Begin Major Project 1963 (Ambassador to Indonesia)
- Work : Begin Major Project 1966 (Ambassador to Ireland)
- Death of Mate 1987
Source Notes
Steinbrecher Collection: Paul Wright quotes birth certificate
Categories
- Vocation : Politics : Diplomat (Diplomat, ambassador)
- Vocation : Writers : Autobiographer (Author)
- Vocation : Writers : Textbook/ Non-fiction (History of the surrender of Singapore)
- Personal : Death : Long life more than 80 yrs

28°30'
02°17 Asc.
05°28'