Klaus Goldschlag, (March 23, 1922 – January 30, 2012) was a Canadian ambassador. Born in Berlin, Germany, he was a Jewish orphan living in Nazi Germany adopted by Alan Coatsworth, a Toronto fire-insurance broker. After earning his master's degree in Arabic at the University of Toronto, he joined the diplomatic and foreign affairs department. Public service Goldschlag was ambassador to Turkey (1967–1971), Italy (1973–1976) and the Federal Republic of Germany. Goldschlag also served as Deputy Under-Secretary of State for External Affairs. In 1981 he received the Outstanding Achievement Award for public service of Canada. In 1983, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. References External links Diplomat Klaus Goldschlag overcame tremendous obstacles Globe and Mail obituary by Sandra Martin, 14 May 2012 1922 births 2012 deaths Officers of the Order of Canada Jewish emigrants from Nazi Germany to Canada Ambassadors of Canada to Turkey Ambassadors of Canada to Italy Ambassadors of Canada to West Germany