Colwyn Philipps, 3rd Viscount St Davids

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Colwyn Jestyn John Philipps, 3rd Viscount St Davids (b. 30 January 1939) is a British peer.

Lord St Davids was formerly a member of the House of Lords, and served as a Deputy Speaker from 1995. As an hereditary peer, he was excluded from the House by the House of Lords Act 1999.

He married Augusta Victoria Correa Larrain in 1965. They have two children:

  • Hon. Rhodri Colwyn Philipps (b. 16 Sep 1966)
  • Hon. Roland Augusto Jestyn Estantislao Philipps (b. 9 Apr 1970)

He is also a co-heir to the barony of Grey de Ruthyn (1324) holding a share of the abeyant title.

Lord St Davids was a partner in the London stockbroking firm of Scrimgeour Kemp-Gee, later absorbed by Citicorp. He has a keen interest in music, specialising in Rossini, and has contributed to "Music & Letters".

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Peerage of the United Kingdom
Preceded by
Jestyn Philipps
Viscount St Davids
1991–present
Succeeded by
(current incumbent)
Political offices
Preceded by
The Baroness Denton of Wakefield
Lord-in-Waiting
1992–1994
Succeeded by
The Lord Lucas

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