Tim Francis facts for kids

Harold Huyton "Tim" Francis (1928 – 2 January 2016) was an important New Zealand diplomat. A diplomat is someone who represents their country in other nations or at international meetings. Tim Francis spent many years working for New Zealand on the world stage.

Who Was Harold "Tim" Francis?

Harold Huyton Francis, known to many as "Tim," was born in Auckland, New Zealand, in 1928. He grew up to become a very respected figure in New Zealand's international relations. He was married to Sherrah and they had three children.

A Career in Diplomacy

Tim Francis dedicated his life to diplomacy, which means helping countries work together peacefully. He held two very important roles representing New Zealand to the world.

Representing New Zealand at the UN

From 1978 to 1982, Tim Francis was the Permanent Representative for New Zealand at the United Nations. The United Nations is a big organization where countries from all over the world come together to talk about global issues like peace, human rights, and helping people. As a Permanent Representative, Tim Francis was New Zealand's main voice there, sharing New Zealand's ideas and working with other countries.

Ambassador to the USA

Later, from 1988 to 1991, Tim Francis became the Ambassador of New Zealand to the United States. An ambassador is the highest-ranking diplomat a country sends to another country. As Ambassador to the United States, he was New Zealand's official representative in America, helping to keep good relationships between the two nations.

Later Life

Tim Francis passed away on 2 January 2016, in Wellington, New Zealand, at the age of 87. He is remembered for his long and important career serving New Zealand on the international stage.