Veronica Sutherland

Dame Veronica Evelyn Sutherland, DBE, CMG (born 25 April 1939) is a former British career diplomat who served in government from 1965 until 1999, including a stint as Ambassador to the Republic of Ireland. After retiring from HM Diplomatic Service, she was appointed President of the Lucy Cavendish College, Cambridge from 2001 until 2008. Born to Lt Col Maurice Beckett and Constance Cavenagh-Mainwaring, Veronica Evelyn Sutherland was appointed Com... more

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