Background
Brooks, John Christopher George was born on January 11, 1927 in London. Son of Cyrus Harry and Winifred Amy (White) Brooks.
Brooks, John Christopher George was born on January 11, 1927 in London. Son of Cyrus Harry and Winifred Amy (White) Brooks.
Bachelor of Science, London School of Economics, University London, 1950.
Library assistant Westminster Public Libraries, London, 1951-1952. Senior library assistant Holborn Public Libraries, 1952-1955. Research librarian Bank of London and South America Ltd., 1956-1962, research officer Rio de Janeiro, 1962-1964, regional economist Latin American London, 1968-1986.
Deputy chief economic adviser Lloyds Bank Plc (formerly Bank of London and South America Ltd.), 1986-1987. Editor Bolsa Review, 1964-1983, South American Handbook, London, from 1972. Broadcaster British Broadcasting Company World Service, since 1964.
Brazilian correspondent Finance Times Newspaper, Rio de Janeiro, 1962-1964.
Served as corporal in British Army, 1945-1948. Member Society Latin American Studies (vice chairman 1973-1979), Anglo-Brazilian Society (council member since 1987), Robert Simpson Society (joint secretary since 1980), Canning House Center.
Married Gladys Sylvia Brown, July 26, 1947. Children: David George, Leonora Mary Petrou, Katharine Sylvia.