Simon Featherstone facts for kids
Simon Mark Featherstone (born July 24, 1958, died August 27, 2014) was a British diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations. He worked as the High Commissioner to Malaysia from October 2010 until May 2014. A High Commissioner is like an ambassador, but for countries within the Commonwealth. Simon Featherstone represented the United Kingdom on important missions in many countries, including China, Belgium, Switzerland, Liechtenstein, and Malaysia.
Early Life and Education
Simon was born in London, England. He was one of four brothers in his family. He went on to study law at the famous University of Oxford. He earned his Master of Arts (MA) degree in 1980. Simon was married and had three children.
A Career in Diplomacy
Simon Featherstone dedicated his career to diplomacy. This means he worked to build good relationships between the United Kingdom and other countries. His work involved living in different parts of the world and helping to solve international issues. He served in several important roles before becoming the High Commissioner to Malaysia.
Later Life
Simon Featherstone passed away on August 27, 2014, at the age of 56.
