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Vivian Naylor-Leyland

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Sir Vivyan Edward Naylor-Leyland, 3rd Baronet
BornTemplate:Birth date
DiedSeptember 2, 1987(1987-09-02) (aged 63)
Occupation(s)Banker, British Army officer
Known forBritish nobleman, 3rd Baronet Naylor-Leyland of Hyde Park House

Sir Vivyan Edward Naylor-Leyland, 3rd Baronet (1924–1987) was a distinguished British nobleman and finance professional.

Early life

Born on 5 March 1924, Vivian Edward Naylor-Leyland was the son of Sir Albert Naylor-Leyland, 2nd Baronet and Marguerite de Belabre. His grandfather, Sir Herbert Scarisbrick Naylor-Leyland, 1st Baronet, represented Colchester and Southport as a Member of Parliament during the late 1800s. He spent his upbringing at Nantclwyd Hall, a Grade II listed residence located in Llanelidan, Denbighshire, Wales.

His education included attendance at Eton College, followed by studies at Christ Church, Oxford and the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester.

Career

Naylor-Leyland held the rank of Lieutenant in the Grenadier Guards within the British Army. Subsequently, he established a prosperous career in banking based in Liverpool.

On 23 September 1952, he succeeded to the title of 3rd Baronet Naylor-Leyland of Hyde Park House, London, as well as inheriting the family estate Nantclwyd Hall. At Nantclwyd Hall, he engaged architect Clough Williams-Ellis to undertake enhancements including a fibreglass temple, clock tower, ceremonial archway, gazebos, dovecote, and formal landscaped gardens.

Personal life

In January 1952, he wed Hon. Elizabeth-Anne Marie Gabrielle Fitzalan-Howard; the couple had one son, Sir Philip Vyvian Naylor-Leyland, 4th Baronet. His second marriage was to Noreen Starr Anker Simmons in 1967, with whom he had a daughter. His third wife, Jameina Flora Reid, bore him two daughters. Sir Vivyan passed away on 2 September 1987 at the age of 63.

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