Hermann von Richthofen


Hermann Freiherr von Richthofen, GCVO is a German diplomat. He is a great nephew of Manfred von Richthofen, the "Red Baron".
He was ambassador to the United Kingdom from 1989 to 1993, and his name and relation to the Red Baron made him a media favourite. He was later ambassador to the NATO headquarters from 1993 to 1998.
Hermann von Richthofen was married and had three children with his wife.
Hermann Freiherr von Richthofen was awarded an honorary LLD by Birmingham University in 2000.

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