Smithers, (Sir) Peter

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SMITHERS, (Sir) Peter

SMITHERS, (Sir) Peter. British, b. 1913. Genres: Biography, Horticulture. Career: Conservative Member of Parliament (U.K.) for Winchester, 1950- 64; U.K. Delegate, U. N. General Assembly, 1960-64; Under-Secretary of State, Foreign Office, 1962-64; Secretary General, Council of Europe, 1964- 69. Publications: The Life of Joseph Addison, 1954, 1968; Adventures of a Gardener, 1995. Author of articles on international politics and horticulture. Address: 6921 Vico Morcote, Switzerland. Online address: [email protected]

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