Frank Mappin Explained

Sir Frank Crossley Mappin, 6th Baronet (15 August 1884  - 25 January 1975) was a New Zealand orchardist, horticulturist and philanthropist. He was born in Scampton, Lincolnshire, England on 15 August 1884.

He and his wife donated their Auckland home, which they had called Birchlands, to the New Zealand government to be used as Government House.

Businessman Sir Rob Fenwick was his grandson.[1]

Arms

Escutcheon:Azure on a bend engrailed between two boars' heads erased Argent three lozenges of the field.
Crest:A boar Sable charged with a pale Or and resting the dexter fore-foot upon a spur fesswise also Or.
Motto:Cor Forte Calcar Non Requirit [2]

Notes and References

  1. News: Rob Fenwick: Giving Earth . 27 June 2015 . . 12 October 2001.
  2. Book: Burke's Peerage . 1949.