Background
Thorpy, Frank Thomas was born on August 23, 1919 in Invercargill, New Zealand. Son of Patrick Terence and Mary (White) Thorpy.
Thorpy, Frank Thomas was born on August 23, 1919 in Invercargill, New Zealand. Son of Patrick Terence and Mary (White) Thorpy.
Student, London School of Economics, 1939. Student, St. Johns College, 1945.
Director, F.T. Thorpy Ltd., Auckland, New Zealand, since 1946; honorary consul Brazil, New Zealand, since 1967; public relations consultant, Varig Brazilian Airlines, Auckland, 1970-1974; marketing and sales manager, Varig Brazilian Airlines, Auckland, 1974-1988; history research, diplomatic duties, since 1988. Decorated knight Brazilian Order, Cavaleiro da Ordem de Rio Branco, 1987, Cruzeiro do Sol, 1973, Greek War medal, 1940-1941.
Chairman visual arts Auckland Festival Arts, 1960-1969. Member International Wine and Food Society (founder, past president AUckland), Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron.
Married Pamela Patricia Kelliher, September 10, 1964. Children: Peter Frank, Michael John.