T. Ifor Rees
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| Dr T. Ifor Rees C.M.G. |
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| Born | Thomas Ivor Rees 16 February 1890 'Bronceiro', Rhydypennau, Cardiganshire, Wales |
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| Nationality |  Welsh |
| Education | Rhydypennau Board School; Ardwyn Grammar School |
| Alma mater | University College of Wales, Aberystwyth |
| Occupation | diplomat and author |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Phillips (1890–1961) |
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| Parent(s) | John Thomas Rees (1857–1949) and Elizabeth Davies (1857–1937) |
Dr Thomas Ifor Rees C.M.G. (16 February 1890 – 11 February 1977) was a Welsh diplomat, author and translator. Born Thomas Ivor Rees at 'Bronceiro' near the hamlet of Rhydypennau in Cardiganshire, Wales,[1] he served as Britain's first Ambassador to Bolivia from 1947 until his retirement in 1949.
He was the author of a number of travel books in Welsh and English, such as In and around the valley of Mexico (1953), Sajama (1960) and Illimani (1964). His translations include a Welsh translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, published in Mexico City in 1939.
References
- ↑ Anon, 'Arddangosfa o fywyd a gwaith y Dr T. Ifor Rees C.M.G. (1890–1977)', Y Tincer: Papur Bro Genau'r-glyn, Melindwr, Tirymynach, Trefeurig a'r Borth, Rhif , Tachwedd 2004, p. 11.
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