Ian Haig

Q: When did Ian Haig die?

Ian Haig died on March 10, 2014.

Q: How old was Ian Haig when they died?

Ian Haig was 78 years old at the time of death.

Q: When was Ian Haig born?

Ian Haig was born on December 13, 1935 in Perth.

Ian Maurice Haig AM (13 December 1935 – 10 March 2014) was an Australian public servant and diplomat.

Life and career

Born in Perth on 13 December 1935, Haig moved with his mother and brother to Adelaide as a young boy when his father enlisted to serve in the 2nd AIF. He was educated at Pulteney Grammar School before going on to study for a Bachelor of Arts at the University of Adelaide.

In February 1974, Haig was appointed Australia's first Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. In August 1975, Haig was also appointed non-resident Australian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates.

In 1978, Haig was one of 20 candidates for Liberal preselection for the casual vacancy caused by the retirement of New South Wales senator Bob Cotton. He was defeated by Chris Puplick by a single vote.

In 1986, Haig was chairman of Power International, a technology company.

Haig was made a Member of the Order of Australia in 1988 for his services to international relations.