T. Ifor Rees

Diplomat, Author

1890 – 1977

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Who was T. Ifor Rees?

Dr Thomas Ifor Rees C.M.G. was a Welsh diplomat, author and translator. Born Thomas Ivor Rees at 'Bronceiro' near the hamlet of Rhydypennau in Cardiganshire, Wales, 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, Sajama and Illimani. His translations include a Welsh translation of the Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam, published in Mexico City in 1939.

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Born
Feb 16, 1890
Rhydypennau, Ceredigion
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Died
1977

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on July 23, 2013

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