Richard Woolcott
| Richard Woolcott | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of the Department of Foreign Affairs | |
| In office 1988–1992 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Richard Arthur Woolcott 11 June 1927 Sydney, Australia | 
| Died | 2 February 2023 (aged 95) Canberra, Australia | 
| Spouse | Birgit Christensen  (m. 1952; died 2008) | 
| Children | 3, including Peter | 
| Alma mater | University of Melbourne | 
| Occupation | 
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Richard Arthur Woolcott AC (11 June 1927 – 2 February 2023) was an Australian public servant, diplomat, author, and commentator.