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Karen Pierce was born in Preston, United Kingdom on September 23, 1959. Karen Pierce is credited as a diplomat. That works out to 67 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Girton College. Recorded honors include Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George (2008) and Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George (2018).
My Take
Karen Pierce earns my genuine respect. A diplomat who rose from Preston to serve as ambassador to Afghanistan, then as Britain's representative at the United Nations, and finally as ambassador to the United States, she has spent a career in the hardest of arenas, where words are weapons and one misstep carries real consequences. Her damehood is well deserved. What I admire most is the temperament such work demands: composure under pressure and the patience to negotiate where others would shout. People like her rarely get applause, yet they quietly shape the relationships between nations, and that deserves recognition.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Karen Pierce
- Name (Japanese)
- カレン・ピアース
- Reading
- かれん・ぴあーす
- Born
- September 23, 1959 (age 67)
- Origin
- Preston, United Kingdom
- Occupation
- diplomat
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Boar
2. Background
- University
- Girton College
Awards & achievements
- 2008 Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George
- 2018 Dame Commander of the Order of St Michael and St George
3. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/KarenPierceUN
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karen%20Pierce
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q6369958
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Karen Pierce born?
Karen Pierce was born on September 23, 1959 and is 67 years old.
Where is Karen Pierce from?
Karen Pierce is from Preston, United Kingdom.
What does Karen Pierce do?
Karen Pierce works as diplomat.
Where did Karen Pierce study?
Karen Pierce attended Girton College.
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