Charles Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton
Charles William Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton (10 July 1796 – 2 August 1855), styled Lord Molyneux (or Viscount Molyneux until 1838), was a British Whig politician.
The Earl of Sefton | |
|---|---|
| Member of Parliament for Lancashire South | |
| In office 1832–1835 | |
| Monarch | William IV |
| Succeeded by | Lord Francis Egerton Richard Bootle Wilbraham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Charles William Molyneux 10 July 1796 |
| Died | 2 August 1855 (aged 59) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Augusta Gregg-Hopwood |
Background
Sefton was the eldest son of William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton, and the Hon. Maria Margaret, daughter of William Craven, 6th Baron Craven.
Political career
Sefton was returned to Parliament for Lancashire South in 1832, a seat he held until 1835.[1] In 1838 he succeeded his father in the earldom and took his seat in the House of Lords. Between 1851 and 1855 he served as Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire.
Family
Lord Sefton married Mary Augusta, daughter of Robert Gregg-Hopwood, in 1834. They had several children. He died in August 1855, aged 59, and was succeeded by his eldest son, William.
The family seats were: Croxteth Hall, Lancs ; Stoke Farm, Berks ; Sefton House, Belgrave Sq., London
References
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage: The House of Commons Constituencies Beginning with "L" Archived 19 December 2012 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 January 2010
External links
- Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages
- Leigh Rayment's Historical List of MPs
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by Charles Molyneux (Viscount Molyneux)
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
|---|---|---|
| New constituency | Member of Parliament for Lancashire South 1832–1835 With: George William Wood |
Succeeded by Lord Francis Egerton Richard Bootle Wilbraham |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Derby |
Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire 1851–1855 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Ellesmere |
| Peerage of Ireland | ||
| Preceded by William Philip Molyneux |
Earl of Sefton 1838–1855 |
Succeeded by William Philip Molyneux |
| Peerage of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by William Philip Molyneux |
Baron Sefton 1838–1855 |
Succeeded by William Philip Molyneux |
| Professional and academic associations | ||
| Preceded by Francis, 1st Earl of Ellesmere |
President of the Historic Society of Lancashire and Cheshire 1854–55 |
Succeeded by Edward Cust |