Sir Rhys Llewellyn, 2nd Baronet

Who is Sir Rhys Llewellyn, 2nd Baronet?

Sir Rhys Llewellyn, 2nd Baronet was a Welsh mining executive, soldier, author and dignitary.

He was born in Aberdare, South Wales, the son of a colliery owner. Educated at Oundle School and Trinity College, Cambridge he was the Managing Director of Graigola Merthyr from 1934 to 1947; Master of the Brecon and Talybont Foxhounds from 1936 to 1940; an officer in the Welsh Guards during World War II; and High Sheriff of Glamorgan from 1950 to 1951.