Sir Richard la Touche Colthurst, 9th Baronet

Sir Richard la Touche Colthurst, 9th Baronet (14 August 1928 – 22 March 2003) succeeded as 9th Colthurst Baronetcy in February 1955 following the death of his father Sir Richard St John Jefferyes Colthurst, 8th Baronet.

Sir Richard la Touche Colthurst
PredecessorRichard St John Jeffryes Colthurs
SuccessorCharles St John Colthurst
Born(1928-08-14)August 14, 1928
DiedMarch 22, 2003(2003-03-22) (aged 74)
Spouse(s)Janet Georgina Wilson-Wright
IssueSir Charles Colthurst, 10th Baronet
James Colthurst
FatherSir Richard St John Jefferyes Colthurst, 8th Baronet

Family dispute

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In 1999, a series of family disputes ended up in the courts. These included rights of way, issues concerning two shops at Blarney Castle and the ownership of the furniture in Blarney Castle where Sir Richard lived. Despite earlier reaching an agreement with his parents that they owned the furniture in July 1999, their son Sir Charles St John Colthurst, 10th Baronet requested that a Rescission of this agreement.[1] He is the father of James Colthurst, a close friend to Diana, Princess of Wales.

On his death, he left an estate valued at £232,305 net.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Son fails in action against parents on ownership". The Irish Times. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
  2. ^ "Latest wills". The Times. No. 23 August 2004. 2004. Retrieved 9 December 2017.
Baronetage of Ireland
Preceded by
Richard St John Jeffryes Colthurst
Baronet
(of Ardrum)
1955–2003
Succeeded by
Charles St John Colthurst