Derek Riches

Sir Derek Riches
British Ambassador to Lebanon
In office
1963–1967
Preceded bySir Moore Crosthwaite
Succeeded byCecil King
British Ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo
In office
1961–1963
Preceded byIan Dixon Scott
Succeeded byMichael Rose
British Ambassador to Libya
In office
1959–1961
Preceded byWalter Graham
Succeeded byAndrew Stewart
Personal details
Born26 July 1912
Died1 October 1997 (aged 85)
Children1
Alma materUniversity College London
OccupationDiplomat
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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.