Crispin Conroy
| Crispin Conroy | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1963 (age 52–53) |
| Alma mater | Australian National University |
| Occupation | Public servant, diplomat |
| Children | 3 daughters |
Crispin Conroy (b. 1963) is an Australian diplomat and public servant.
Early life
Conroy has a Bachelor of Arts in French language and civilization (Hons) from the Australian National University. He has a Bachelor of Law (Hons) from the same university, which he received in 1988.[1]
Early diplomatic career
From 1990 to 1993, Conroy was Third and Second Secretary at the Australian embassy in Madrid, Spain. He returned to Canberra from 1994 to 1995, continuing work with the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. He was named First Secretary at the Australian Permanent Mission to the United Nations in Geneva between 1995 and 1998 and was Deputy Legal Adviser and Director of the International Law Section afterwards until 1999.[2]
Australian Ambassador to Nepal
Conroy was the Australian Ambassador to the Kingdom of Nepal from December 1999 to December 2002.[3][4] During this period, King Birendra and several family members were assassinated leading to a period of riots, which Conroy advised the Australian Broadcasting Corporation of the situation, which was unclear at the time.[5] During his period of being the ambassador, Conroy reportedly proposed marriage to Bollywood actress Manisha Koirala, who came from a well-connected Nepalese political family.[6] After leaving Kathmandu in 2002, he was the Deputy Chief of Mission in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea.[2] [7]
Australian Ambassador to Chile
Conroy was Ambassador to Chile between 2005 and 2009, stationed in Santiago de Chile.[8][9] As ambassador, he helped secure funding for children's sport and leisure facilities in the poor region of Renca, in cooperation with World Vision. Conroy acknowledged that usually funding of projects by Australia is not the norm.[10]
He is now married and has three daughters.[2]
References
- ↑ Anu - Mac - Alumni - Profiles
- 1 2 3 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Mr Crispin Conroy: Ambassador to Chile, Australian Government, archived from the original on 4 June 2009
- ↑ Downer, Alexander (19 August 1999). "Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador To Nepal" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
- ↑ Downer, Alexander (22 July 2002). "Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to Nepal" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
- ↑ Lateline - 4/6/2001: Australian ambassador in Nepal, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, 4 June 2001, archived from the original on 19 April 2015
- ↑ Bollywhat?? Presents Manisha Koirala: Gossip, Filmography, Biodata
- ↑ indiavarta.com - Startrek
- ↑ Downer, Alexander (20 September 2005). "Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to Chile" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 12 February 2014.
- ↑ Smith, Stephen (24 February 2009). "Diplomatic Appointment: Ambassador to Chile" (Press release). Australian Government. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015.
- ↑ World Vision Australia - World Vision News : January 2007
| Diplomatic posts | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Brendan Doran |
Australian Ambassador to Nepal 1999 – 2002 |
Succeeded by Keith Gardner |
| Preceded by Elizabeth Schick |
Australian Ambassador to Chile 2005 – 2009 |
Succeeded by Virginia Greville |