Ian Turbott
Sir Ian Turbott Governor of Grenada | |
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In office 1967–1968 | |
Monarch | Queen Elizabeth II |
Premier | Herbert Blaize (March–August 1967) Eric Gairy (August 1967–1968 |
Preceded by | New creation |
Succeeded by | Hilda Bynoe |
Personal details | |
Born | Ian Graham Turbott 9 March 1922 CVO (9 March 1922 – 11 August 2016) was a New Zealand-Australian diplomat and university administrator.
Early life and educationTurbott was born in Whangārei, New Zealand, and attended Takapuna Grammar School. He later studied at Auckland University College and Jesus College, Cambridge. He served six years in the New Zealand Army as part of the Second New Zealand Expeditionary Force during World War II, including service in Italy, the South Pacific and south-west Asia. He left the army with the rank of captain.[1][2][3] Working lifeAfter leaving uniformed service, Turbott joined the Turbott was the honorary consul-general for the Cook Islands in New South Wales from 1995 until his death.[5][6] CommunityTurbott was appointed (1982–1954) as both the NSW chair of the Duke of Edinburgh's International Award – Australia and a national board director. [1] HonoursTurbott was made a Australian Father of the Year.[8]
Personal lifeTurbott met his future wife, Nancy Lantz, on Christmas Eve 1951 when a Canton Island, where he was stationed.[9][10][11] They married soon after in the United States. Together they had three daughters.[12] He died on 11 August 2016.[13]
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