Background
Thorndike, Felipe Antonio was born on September 3, 1927 in Lima, Peru. Son of Luis Felipe and Augusta Maria (Beltran) Thorndike.
Thorndike, Felipe Antonio was born on September 3, 1927 in Lima, Peru. Son of Luis Felipe and Augusta Maria (Beltran) Thorndike.
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1948.
Field manager Petrolera El Oriente, Comtamana, Peru, 1950—1952. General manager Petrolera Peruana, Lima, 1952—1956. President Cia. Petrolera Lobitos, 1957—1964.
Petroleum consultant Texas, 1967—1975. Vice-chairman Petro Peru, since 1975. Director Banco Vivienda del Peru, 1960—1961.
Honorary secretary Massachusetts Institute of Technology, since 1952.
Member of Petroleum Club, Colegio Ingenieros del Peru, American Institute Chemical Engineers, National Industrial Society (Peru), National Mining and Petroleum Association (Peru) (president 1957-1960, director 1967-1971), Superior Oil Council (Peru), Ramada Club (Houston).
Married Lucila Piedra, May 24, 1973. Children: Felipe Larkin, Augusta, Patricia, Juan, Paul, Thomas.