T. Ifor Rees

Dr Thomas Ifor Rees C.M.G. (16 February 1890 – 11 February 1977) was a British diplomat, author and translator. Born Thomas Ifor 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.

Dr T. Ifor Rees

C.M.G.
Born
Thomas Ifor Rees

16 February 1890
'Bronceiro', Rhydypennau, Cardiganshire, Wales
Died11 February 1977(1977-02-11) (aged 86)
NationalityWelsh
EducationRhydypennau Board School; Ardwyn Grammar School
Alma materUniversity College of Wales, Aberystwyth
Occupationdiplomat and author
Spouse(s)Elizabeth Phillips (1890–1961)
Children
  • Morfudd Rhys
  • Ceredig Rhys
  • Nest Rhys
  • Geraint Rhys
Parent(s)John Thomas Rees (1857–1949) and Elizabeth Davies (1857–1937)

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
  1. 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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