Background
LAYARD, R. de B. was born on September 30, 1859 in Bhaugulpore, Bengal Presidency. 2nd sure, s.of General F. P. Layard. and nephew of Sir Henry Austen Layard.
LAYARD, R. de B. was born on September 30, 1859 in Bhaugulpore, Bengal Presidency. 2nd sure, s.of General F. P. Layard. and nephew of Sir Henry Austen Layard.
Studied at Wellington College.
Entered Consular Service lor Japan, 1881. As Student Interpreter. After being Acting Consul at various places in Japan, was Consul at Hakodate, Tamsui (Formosa), Nagasaki, Honolulu (Hawaii).
Promoted Consul-General, 1908.
His Britannic Majesty ConsulGeneral for the Philippine Islands at Manilla.
Spouse 1892, Isabel Scobell, sister of General Scobell, commanding South African Forces.