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Viscount Colville of Culross is a special title in the United Kingdom. It was created on July 15, 1902, for a man named Charles Colville. He was a politician and worked for the royal court. Before becoming a Viscount, he was made Baron Colville of Culross in 1885.

As of 2018, the titles are held by his great-great-grandson, the fifth Viscount. He became the Viscount in 2010 after his father passed away. The fourth Viscount was a judge and a politician. He was one of the 90 hereditary peers who remained in the House of Lords after a law change in 1999. He sat as a crossbencher, meaning he didn't belong to a specific political party.

The title of Lord Colville of Culross was first created in Scotland in 1604. It was given to Sir James Colville. The title was passed down through his male family members.

History of the Colville Titles

The first Lord Colville of Culross was Sir James Colville. After his grandson, the fourth Lord, died around 1680, the title went to a distant cousin, Alexander Colville, the fifth Lord.

Notable Colville Family Members

The seventh Lord was a famous naval commander. His nephew, the ninth Lord, was also a high-ranking naval officer called an Admiral. He also served in the House of Lords as a representative for Scotland. He was followed by his nephew, Charles Colville, who later became the first Viscount.

Admiral Sir Stanley Colville (1861–1939) was the second son of the first Viscount. Another famous family member was the diarist Sir John "Jock" Colville (1915–1987). He was known for his diaries.

Family Home

The family's main home was Worlingham Hall. It is located near Beccles in Suffolk, England.

How to Say "Culross"

"Culross" is pronounced Coo-ros.

Lords Colville of Culross (1604)

Barons Colville of Culross (1885)

Viscounts Colville of Culross (1902)

  • Charles John Colville, 1st Viscount Colville of Culross (1818–1903)
  • Charles Robert William Colville, 2nd Viscount Colville of Culross (1854–1928)
  • Charles Alexander Colville, 3rd Viscount Colville of Culross [fr] (1888–1945)
  • (John) Mark Alexander Colville, 4th Viscount Colville of Culross (1933–2010)
  • Charles Mark Townshend Colville, 5th Viscount Colville of Culross (born 1959)

The person who is expected to inherit the title next is the current Viscount's brother, the Hon. Richmond James Innys Colville (born 1961). Richmond's son, Alexander Richmond Philip Colville (born 1995), is next in line after his father.

Line of Succession

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