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Robert Ford
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| Canadian Ambassador to Colombia | |
| In office 1957–1958 |
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| Preceded by | Wilfrid Bertram McCullough (Chargé d'Affaires) |
| Succeeded by | Jean Morin |
| Canadian Ambassador to Yugoslavia | |
| In office 1958–1961 |
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| Preceded by | George Ignatieff |
| Succeeded by | Gordon Gale Crean |
| Canadian Ambassador to Egypt | |
| In office 1961–1964 |
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| Preceded by | Arnold Cantwell Smith |
| Succeeded by | Jean Chapdelaine |
| Canadian Ambassador to Sudan | |
| In office 1961–1964 |
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| Succeeded by | Jean Chapdelaine |
| Canadian Ambassador to the Soviet Union | |
| In office 1964–1980 |
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| Preceded by | Arnold Cantwell Smith |
| Succeeded by | Geoffrey Pearson |
| Canadian Ambassador to Mongolia | |
| In office 1974–1980 |
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| Succeeded by | Geoffrey Pearson |
| Personal details | |
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Robert Arthur Douglas Ford
January 8, 1915 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
| Died | April 12, 1998 (aged 83) Vichy, France |
| Occupation | Diplomat, translator, poet |
Robert Arthur Douglas Ford (January 8, 1915 – April 12, 1998) was a Canadian poet, translator, and diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. They help keep good relationships between countries.
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Who Was Robert Ford?
Robert Ford was born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. His father, Arthur Ford, was an important newspaper editor. He also led the University of Western Ontario.
Early Life and Education
Robert Ford studied history and English. He earned his first degree in 1937 from the University of Western Ontario. Later, in 1940, he received a master's degree in history from Cornell University.
A Career in Diplomacy
In 1940, Robert Ford started working for the Canadian government. He joined the Department of External Affairs. This department handles Canada's relationships with other countries.
Ambassador to Different Countries
Robert Ford became an ambassador for Canada in many places:
- He was the Ambassador to Colombia from 1957 to 1959.
- He served as Ambassador to Yugoslavia from 1959 to 1961.
- From 1961 to 1963, he was Ambassador to the United Arab Republic.
- His longest role was as Ambassador to the USSR (Soviet Union). He served there from 1964 to 1980.
Special Representative Role
In 1961, Robert Ford was a special representative for Canada. He attended the 1st Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement in Belgrade. This meeting brought together countries that did not want to take sides in the Cold War.
Awards and Recognition
In 1971, Robert Ford received a high honor. He was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. This award recognizes Canadians who have made a big difference to the country.
