Frank Mappin

Sir Frank Crossley Mappin, 6th Baronet (15 August 1884 – 25 January 1975) was a New Zealand orchardist, horticulturist and philanthropist. He was born in Scampton, Lincolnshire, England on 15 August 1884.

He and his wife donated their Auckland home, which they had called Birchlands, to the New Zealand government to be used as Government House.

Businessman Sir Rob Fenwick was his grandson.

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