Background
Close, Ralph William was born on October 27, 1867 in Cape Town, South Africa. Son of George and Jane Close.
Close, Ralph William was born on October 27, 1867 in Cape Town, South Africa. Son of George and Jane Close.
Educated South. African College, 1887. Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws, University Cape of Good Hope.
Edith (wife of Commander Wilfred Stanley Mann, British Navy). In civil service of Government of Cape Colony, South Africa, 1887-1894. Practiced as barrister, 1894-1933.
Appointed King’s counsel, 1912.
Member South. African Parliament, 1915-1933. Envoy Extraordinary anu Minister Plenipotentiary from South Africa to the United States since 1934.
Honorary member Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, Cosmos and University Clubs—all Washington, District of Columbia.
Member South. African Parliament, 1915-1933. Member Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, Cosmos and University. Member Church of Province of South Africa (Anglican).
Clubs: Civil Service, University and Owl (Cape Town, South Africa).
Metropolitan, Chevy Chase, Cosmos and University Clubs , USA
Anglican Church of Province of South Africa , South Africa
Civil Service, University and Owl , South Africa
Married Florence Agnes Mills, December 16, 1897.