Background
Tothill, Francis David was born on June 10, 1936 in Pretoria, South Africa. Son of Francis William Edward and Awdry Fidela Cleve (Bradley) Tothill.
Tothill, Francis David was born on June 10, 1936 in Pretoria, South Africa. Son of Francis William Edward and Awdry Fidela Cleve (Bradley) Tothill.
Bachelor with honors, University Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, South Africa, 1958. Master of Arts cum laude, University South Africa, 1987.
Diplomatic cadet Department Foreign Affairs, Pretoria, 1959. 2d and 3d secretary New York City, 1964-1970. 1st and under secretary, counsellor Pretoria, 1970-1975.
Ambassador Geneva, 1975-1980. Ambassador to Argentina, 1980-1984. Director Pretoria, 1984-1988.
Ambassador to Australia, since 1988.
Member Rotary (Canberra, 75th Annual Paul Harris fellow), National Press Club, Commonwealth Club.
Married Lynette Ann Barker, September 24, 1960. 1 child, Annual.