John Thorold Masefield, CMG (born 1 October 1939) is a British retired diplomat.

From 1994 to 1997, he served as High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Nigeria and from 1989 to 1992, he served as High Commissioner of the United Kingdom to Tanzania. Masefield served as Governor of Bermuda from 4 June 1997 to 17 November 2001. During his tenure, he oversaw the banning of McDonald's and other fast food restaurants from the island.

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1939 births

Living people

Members of HM Diplomatic Service

Companions of the Order of St Michael and St George

People educated at The Dragon School

Alumni of St John's College, Cambridge

Civil servants in the Commonwealth Relations Office

Governors of Bermuda

High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Nigeria

High Commissioners of the United Kingdom to Tanzania

Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Benin

Ambassadors of the United Kingdom to Chad

20th-century British diplomats

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