Henrik Liljegren (diplomat)

This article is about the Swedish diplomat. For the Swedish linguist, see Henrik Liljegren (linguist).
Henrik Liljegren
Born
Carl Henrik Sihver Liljegren

(1936-04-17) 17 April 1936
Tallinn, Estonia
Education St. Albans School
Sigtunaskolan
Alma materStockholm University
OccupationDiplomat
Years active1960–2001
Spouse
Nil Kirectepe
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(m. 1984)​

Carl Henrik Sihver Liljegren (born 17 April 1936) is a Swedish diplomat and author whose career spanned more than four decades. After earning a law degree from Stockholm University in 1960, he joined the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs as an attaché. He held early postings in Tokyo, Berlin, and Paris before advancing to senior roles in the Foreign Ministry. Liljegren served as ambassador to Turkey (1981–1985), East Germany (1985–1989), Belgium (1989–1992), and the United States (1993–1997). He was later consul general in Istanbul and returned as ambassador to Turkey, also accredited to Azerbaijan, until his retirement in 2001. An author and lifetime director of the Atlantic Council, Liljegren documented his experiences in From Tallinn to Turkey – as a Swede and Diplomat.

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