Baron Clwyd, ofAbergele in theCounty of Denbigh, is a title in thePeerage of the United Kingdom.[1] It was created in 1919 for theLiberal politicianSir John Roberts, 1st Baronet,[2] who had previously representedDenbighshire West in theHouse of Commons. He had already been created aBaronet, of Brynwenallt in the parish of Abergele in the County of Denbigh, in theBaronetage of the United Kingdom in 1908.[3] Lord Clwyd's fatherJohn Roberts had earlier beenMember of Parliament forFlint from 1878 to 1892. As of 2016[update] the titles are held by his great-grandson, the fourth Baron, who succeeded his father in 2006.[4]
The title of the barony, Clwyd, is pronounced "Cloo-id".
| Baron Clwyd | |
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| Crest | A Lion rampant per fess Argent and Azure, holding between the paws an Ostricj Feather Or. |
| Shield | Per pale Azure and Argent, a Lion rampant between three Ostrich Feathers, all counterchanged. |
| Supporters | Dexter a Dragon proper, gorged with a Collar Or. Sinister an Bear Sable, gorged with a collar Or. |
| Motto | TRA ANADL GOBAITH(While there's breath there's hope)[5] |
Theheir apparent is the present holder's son Hon. John David Roberts (born 2006).[6]
John Herbert Roberts, 1st Baron Clwyd (1863–1955)[citation needed]John Trevor Roberts, 2nd Baron Clwyd (1900–1987)John Anthony Roberts, 3rd Baron Clwyd (1935–2006)John Murray Roberts, 4th Baron Clwyd (born 1971)