David Roberts (diplomat)
Sir David Arthur Roberts KBE, CMG, CVO | |
|---|---|
| High Commissioner to Barbados | |
| In office 1971–1973 | |
| Preceded by | John S. Bennett |
| Succeeded by | Charles Stuart Roberts |
| Ambassador to Syria | |
| In office 1973–1976 | |
| High Commissioner to Sierra Leone | |
| In office 1976–1977 | |
| Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates | |
| In office 1977–1981 | |
| Ambassador to Lebanon | |
| In office 1981–1983 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 August 1924 United Kingdom |
| Died | 7 June 1987 (aged 62) United Kingdom |
| Alma mater | Jesus College, Oxford |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
| Awards | |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Royal Armoured Corps |
| Years of service | 1940s |
Sir David Arthur Roberts KBE CMG CVO (8 August 1924 – 7 June 1987) was a British diplomat who held several senior overseas posts during the latter half of the 20th century. Over the course of his career in the Diplomatic Service, he served as British ambassador to Lebanon, Syria, and the United Arab Emirates, and was High Commissioner to both Barbados and Sierra Leone. He was appointed KBE, CMG, and CVO.