Nicholas Barrington

Sir Nicholas Barrington KCMG CVO
British High Commissioner to Pakistan
In office 1989–1994
Succeeded by	Christopher MacRae
In office 1987–1989
British Ambassador to Iran
In office 1981–1983
Personal details
Born	Nicholas John Barrington (1934-07-23)23 July 1934 Essex, United Kingdom
Died	14 December 2016(2016-12-14) (aged 82)
Education	Repton School Clare College, Cambridge
Profession	Diplomat
Military service
Branch/service	British Army

Nicholas John Barrington (23 July 1934 — 14 December 2016) was a British diplomat and author, who served as the British Ambassador to Iran from 1981 to 1983 and the British High Commissioner to Pakistan from 1987 to 1994.

Early life and education

Nicholas John Barrington was born on 23 July 1934 in Essex, to Eric Alan Barrington and Mildred (née Bill).

He was educated at the Repton School and served for two years in the National service before attending the Clare College, Cambridge.

Diplomatic career

After graduating from Cambridge, Nicholas joined the diplomatic service. He began his career in 1957 and traveled to the remote areas of Afghanistan in the 1960s. He was described as the "Ringmaster of the Summit" by The Times in 1984, for organising the 10th G7 summit at the Lancaster House.

On 2 October 1989, Barrington became the High Commissioner to Pakistan as the country quietly slipped back into the Commonwealth. In September 1991, he accompanied Diana, Princess of Wales during her visit to Pakistan, which he had suggested and planned.

Later life

The Pakistani government awarded him the Sitara-e-Quaid-e-Azam for services to Pakistan, in 2007.

Personal life and death

Barrington remained a lifelong bachelor. He died on 14 December 2016.