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Sir Ronald Lindsay
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Sir Ronald Lindsay in 1928.
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| Permanent Under-Secretary for Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1928–1930 |
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| Preceded by | Sir William Tyrrell |
| Succeeded by | Sir Robert Vansittart |
| British Ambassador to the United States | |
| In office 1930 – June 1939 |
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| Monarch | George V Edward VIII George VI |
| Prime Minister | Ramsay MacDonald Stanley Baldwin Neville Chamberlain |
| Preceded by | Sir Esme Howard |
| Succeeded by | The Marquess of Lothian |
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| Born | 3 May 1877 |
| Died | 21 August 1945 (aged 68) Bournemouth, England |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouses | |
| Parents | James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford Emily Florence Bootle-Wilbraham |
| Alma mater | Winchester College |
Sir Ronald Charles Lindsay (born May 3, 1877 – died August 21, 1945) was an important British diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. Sir Ronald worked as an Ambassador to Turkey and Germany. He also served as the top civil servant for foreign affairs in Britain. Later, he became the Ambassador to the United States.
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Early Life and Education
Ronald Lindsay was born into a well-known family. He was the fifth son of James Lindsay, 26th Earl of Crawford. His older brother was David Lindsay, 27th Earl of Crawford.
He went to school at Winchester School in Winchester, Hampshire. This is a famous school in England.
A Career in Diplomacy
Sir Ronald began his career in the Diplomatic Service in 1901. This service helps manage relationships between Britain and other countries. He quickly moved up in his job.
From 1913 to 1919, he worked in Egypt, helping with finance. The Sultan of Egypt even gave him a special award in 1915. After that, he worked at the British Embassy in Washington D.C. He then became a special representative in France.
In 1921, he took on a senior role at the Foreign Office in London. This office handles Britain's relationships with other countries. In 1925, he became the Ambassador to Turkey. The next year, he became the Ambassador to Germany. In 1928, he returned to London to lead the Foreign Office as the Permanent Under-Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs.
Ambassador to the United States
After two years in London, Sir Ronald was chosen to be the Ambassador to the United States in 1929. He started this important job in 1930. He was the first ambassador to live in the new British embassy building.
He stayed in Washington D.C. for almost ten years, until June 1939. This was a very long time for an ambassador to serve. His time there was extended because he was very good at his job. His work was especially important as World War II was approaching.
One of his most famous moments was hosting a Royal Garden Party in 1939. This party was for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth. It was their first visit to the United States as reigning British monarchs. The party at the British embassy was a huge social event in Washington.
Special Awards
Sir Ronald received several important awards for his service:
- He became a Member of the Royal Victorian Order in 1908.
- He was made a Companion of the Order of the Bath in 1922.
- He became a Knight Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1924.
- He was made a Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George in 1926.
Family Life
Sir Ronald Lindsay was married twice. Both of his wives were American.
- In 1909, he married Martha Cameron. Her father was J. Donald Cameron, a U.S. Senator and former Secretary of War. Martha passed away in 1918.
- In 1924, he married Elizabeth Sherman Hoyt. She was a well-known landscape gardener.
Sir Ronald did not have any children from either marriage. He passed away in Bournemouth, England, in August 1945, when he was 68 years old.
