Derek Riches
Sir Derek Riches | |
|---|---|
| British Ambassador to Lebanon | |
| In office 1963–1967 | |
| Preceded by | Sir Moore Crosthwaite |
| Succeeded by | Cecil King |
| British Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo | |
| In office 1961–1963 | |
| Preceded by | Ian Dixon Scott |
| Succeeded by | Michael Rose |
| British Ambassador to Libya | |
| In office 1959–1961 | |
| Preceded by | Walter Graham |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Stewart |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 26 July 1912 |
| Died | 1 October 1997 (aged 85) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University College London |
| Occupation | Diplomat |
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Sir Derek Martin Hurry Riches (26 July 1912 – 1 October 1997) was a British diplomat who served as ambassador to Libya from 1959 to 1961; ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo from 1961 to 1963; and ambassador to Lebanon from 1963 to 1967.