Frederick Rees

Sir James Frederick Rees (13 December 1883 – 7 January 1967), known as Frederick Rees, was a Welsh historian and academic born in Milford Haven, who specialised in economic history and the history of Wales.

From 1929 to 1949, he was Principal of University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire.

[1][2][3] He served as High Sheriff of Pembrokeshire for 1955.

[4] In the 1945 New Year Honours, Rees was appointed a Knight Bachelor, and thereby granted the title sir, in recognition of his service as Principal of the University College of South Wales and Monmouthshire, Cardiff and as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wales.

[5] He was knighted by King George VI during a ceremony at Buckingham Palace.