Sir Rowland Ricketts Phillips (1904-1976) was a Jamaican judge. He served as

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from 1963 to 1968.

Early life and education

Rowland Ricketts Phillips was born in

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, on September 30, 1904. He was the son of George Augustus Phillips. Phillips attended

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Legal career

Rowland Phillips was appointed Resident Magistrate in . He was elevated to serve as a

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of the Supreme Court of Guyana on January 27, 1954. He was named a

of the Supreme Court of Jamaica on October 23, 1959. Phillips was sworn in as Acting

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on August 2, 1967 by then Governor General Sir Clifford Campbell.

Personal life

In 1947, Phillips married Enid Daphne Limonius. He had four children, including two daughters: Ambassador Elinor Felix and Justice Hilary Phillips.: and two sons, Rowland (aka 'Rennie') and Geoffrey.

Honors and awards

Rowland Phillips was knighted by

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on October 15, 1964.

References

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