T. Ifor Rees Explained

Dr T. Ifor Rees
Honorific Suffix:CMG
Birth Name:Thomas Ifor Rees
Birth Date:16 February 1890
Birth Place:'Bronceiro', Rhydypennau, Cardiganshire, Wales
Education:Rhydypennau Board School; Ardwyn Grammar School
Occupation:diplomat and author
Spouse:Elizabeth Phillips (1890–1961)
Parents:John Thomas Rees (1857–1949) and Elizabeth Davies (1857–1937)
Children:
  • Morfudd Rhys
  • Ceredig Rhys
  • Nest Rhys
  • Geraint Rhys

Dr Thomas Ifor Rees CMG (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.

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.

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Notes and 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.