Background
Viljoen, Philip Rudolph was born on February 28, 1889 in Transvaal Republic. Son of A. C. and J. M. (Roos) Viljoen.
Viljoen, Philip Rudolph was born on February 28, 1889 in Transvaal Republic. Son of A. C. and J. M. (Roos) Viljoen.
Student South Africa, until 1907. Student, M.R.C.V.S., London, 1908-1912. Doctor Medical Veterinary, Berne, Switzerland, 1920.
Bacteriologist, Onderstepoort Veterinary Research Laboratory, Pretoria, South Africa, 1913-1918. Professor of veterinary science, Transvaal University College (University of Pretoria, Africa), 1918. Assistant director Veterinary Services for Union of South Africa, Pretoria, 1921-1925, department director 1926-1930.
Under-secretary of agriculture, 1930-1933, secretary of Agriculture and Forestry, 1933-July 1945.
High commissioner for Union of South Africa in Canada from July 1945.
Served in South. African War with Boer Commandoes during 1901-1902. Member Geography Society of Canada. Clubs: Pretoria, Pretoria Country.
Married Gladys Margaret, Lyle, 1915. Children: Renee (Mistress H. J. Martin), Jeannette (Mistress J. P. Kempster).