Christopher Ewart Biggs
IrelandunknownMale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Christopher Ewart Biggs was a British diplomat who served as the British Ambassador to Ireland. His tenure was tragically cut short when he was assassinated in 1976 by the Provisional Irish Republican Army (IRA) during a period of heightened political tension in Ireland. His death underscored the volatile nature of Anglo-Irish relations at the time and led to significant political repercussions in both countries. Biggs is often remembered for his commitment to diplomacy and his efforts to bridge divides during a tumultuous period in Irish history.
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Christopher Ewart-Biggs was the British ambassador to Ireland who was murdered by an IRA bomb.
We must kill the myth that Irish independence was achieved through violence – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-08-07
Among the most horrific acts of violence were the murders of Fine Gael senator Billy Fox and the British ambassador to Ireland, Christopher Ewart-Biggs.
Minister who confronted Provisional IRA with implacable resolve – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-26
Christopher Ewart Biggs was assassinated in south Co Dublin.
What happens if a president is elected on a mandate to oppose the Government? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-09-19
