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Frank Ashton-Gwatkin

Frank Ashton-Gwatkin (1889–1976) was a British diplomat, poet and writer.

Also recorded as John Paris · Frank Trelawny Arthur Ashton-Gwatkin

Biography

Also worked under the name John Paris.

Born in 1889, died in 1976.

Frank Ashton-Gwatkin studied at Balliol College and Eton College. The recorded working language is English.

The field of work recorded is diplomacy, foreign policy and literary activity.

Employment is recorded with Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office and Foreign Office.

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The Encyclopedia exists whether or not anything is for sale. Corrections are recorded rather than overwritten, and every version of this record is kept. Published 21 August 2026.

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