John Cloake
John Cecil Cloake | |
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| Born | 2 December 1924 Wimbledon, London |
| Died | 9 July 2014 (aged 89) |
| Occupation | Ambassador of the United Kingdom to Bulgaria; Historian |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | King's College School, Wimbledon, London |
| Alma mater | Peterhouse, Cambridge |
| Subject | Local history and biography |
| Notable awards | CMG 1977 FSA 1977 Hon. DLitt. Kingston 2004 |
| Spouse | Margaret Thomure ("Molli") Morris (1956–2008; her death) |
| Children | One son: John Newling Cloake OBE |
John Cloake (2 December 1924 – 9 July 2014) was a historian and author of several works mostly relating to the local history of Richmond upon Thames and surrounding areas. He was also a former United Kingdom diplomatic representative in Bulgaria.