Family and Education
b. 18 Sept. 1772, o.s. of Charles William Molyneux†, 1st earl of Sefton [I], and Lady Isabella Stanhope, da. of William Stanhope†, 2nd earl of Harrington. educ. Dr. Glass’s sch. Greenford, Mdx. 1783; Christ Church, Oxf. 1789. styled. Visct. Molyneux until 1795. m. 1 Jan. 1792, Hon. Maria Margaretta Craven, da. of William, 6th Bar. Craven, 4s. 6da. (1 d.v.p.). suc. fa. as 2nd earl of Sefton [I] 31 Jan. 1795; cr. Bar. Sefton [UK] 20 June 1831. d. 22 Nov. 1838.
Offices Held
Master of the Quorn 1800 – 05.
Maj. commdt. Croxteth vols. 1803.
Main residences: 21 Arlington Street, Piccadilly, Mdx. and Croxteth Hall, nr. Liverpool, Lancs. and Stoke Farm, nr. Windsor, Berks.
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Commons 1820-1832
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MOLYNEUX, William Philip, 2nd earl of Sefton [I] (1772-1838)
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