Francis Patrick Donovan

Professor
Francis Patrick Donovan
Australian Ambassador to the United Nations Office at Geneva
In office
1980–1982
Australian Ambassador to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
In office
1977–1980
Personal details
Born(1922-02-01)1 February 1922
Ingham, Queensland, Australia
Died3 February 2012(2012-02-03) (aged 90)
Paris, France
SpouseMaria Kozslik
ChildrenPatrick and Cristiane
Alma materMelbourne Law School
Magdalen College, Oxford
University of Queensland
OccupationDiplomat
ProfessionLegal professor

Francis Patrick Donovan, AM (1 February 1922 − 3 February 2012) was an Australian academic, lawyer, and diplomat. He served as Australian Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the OECD, and Ambassador and Special Trade Delegate to the United Nations Office at Geneva. After retirement from the Diplomatic Service, he became a vice-chairman of the International Court of Arbitration.