Rowland Phillips
Chief Justice of Jamaica
About Rowland Phillips
Lived 1904 – 1976 (aged 72). Rowland Phillips was a Jamaican.
Sir Rowland Ricketts Phillips (30 September 1904 – 11 October 1976) was a Jamaican judge. He served as Chief Justice of Jamaica from 1963 to 1968.
Early life and education Rowland Ricketts Phillips was born in Montego Bay, Jamaica, on September 30, 1904. He was the son of George Augustus Phillips. Phillips attended Cornwall College.
Legal career
Rowland Phillips was appointed Resident Magistrate in . He was elevated to serve as a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Guyana on January 27, 1954. He was named a Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Jamaica on October 23, 1959. Phillips was sworn in as Acting Governor General on August 2, 1967 by then Governor General Sir Clifford Campbell.
Personal life In 1947, Phillips married Enid Daphne Limonius. and Justice Hilary Phillips.: and two sons, Rowland (aka 'Rennie') and Geoffrey.
Honors and awards Rowland Phillips was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II on October 15, 1964.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Rowland Phillips?
Chief Justice of Jamaica
When was Rowland Phillips born?
Rowland Phillips was born on 30 September 1904.
When did Rowland Phillips die?
Rowland Phillips died on 11 October 1976.
What nationality was Rowland Phillips?
Rowland Phillips was Jamaican.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Rowland Phillips (judge)
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