Paddy Ashdown
Jeremy John Durham Ashdown, Baron Ashdown of Norton-sub-Hamdon, better known as Paddy Ashdown, was a British politician and diplomat who served as Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 1988 to 1999. Internationally, he is recognised for his role as High Representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina from 2002 to 2006, following his vigorous lobbying for military action against Yugoslavia in the 1990s.
Career Journey
Background
- Born in
- New Delhi
- Educated at
- Bedford School
- Awards
- 🏆 Knight Grand Cross of the Order of St Michael and St George🏆 Knight Commander of the Order of the British Empire🏆 Companion of Honour
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"My second job has been to try to use my power to create institutions of a modern state that could enter the European Union, and there was very little time. The door was closing, and I wanted to get Bo…"
"I don't think Bosnia is ready for reconciliation, but I do think it is ready for truth."
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Timeline
1941
Born
Birth2018
Died
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