William Molyneux, 4th Earl of Sefton
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William Philip Molyneux, 4th Earl of Sefton, KG
(14 October 1835 – 27 June 1897) was a British peer
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Born Viscount Molyneux, he was the eldest son of Charles Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton
and his wife, Mary. He was educated at Eton College
, Berks. In 1854, Molyneux became an ensign
in the Grenadier Guards
and inherited his father's earldom the following year. He was promoted to captain
in 1857, retiring a year later, when he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire
.
On 18 July 1866, Lord Sefton married Hon. Cecil Emily Jolliffe (1838–1899), the fifth daughter of William Jolliffe, 1st Baron Hylton
. They had five children:
Lord Sefton was appointed a Knight of the Garter
in 1885. In 1886, he built Abbeystead House
in the forest of Wyresdale, Lancashire as a 'private shooting lodge on a grand scale'. On his death in 1897, his titles passed to his eldest son, Charles.
The family seats were : Croxteth Hall
, Lancs ; Abbeystead House, Lancs ; Sefton House, Belgravia Sq., London
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
(14 October 1835 – 27 June 1897) was a British peer
Peerage
The Peerage is a legal system of largely hereditary titles in the United Kingdom, which constitute the ranks of British nobility and is part of the British honours system...
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Born Viscount Molyneux, he was the eldest son of Charles Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton
Charles Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton
Charles William Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton , styled Lord Molyneux , was a British Whig politician.-Background:...
and his wife, Mary. He was educated at Eton College
Eton College
Eton College, often referred to simply as Eton, is a British independent school for boys aged 13 to 18. It was founded in 1440 by King Henry VI as "The King's College of Our Lady of Eton besides Wyndsor"....
, Berks. In 1854, Molyneux became an ensign
Ensign (rank)
Ensign is a junior rank of a commissioned officer in the armed forces of some countries, normally in the infantry or navy. As the junior officer in an infantry regiment was traditionally the carrier of the ensign flag, the rank itself acquired the name....
in the Grenadier Guards
Grenadier Guards
The Grenadier Guards is an infantry regiment of the British Army. It is the most senior regiment of the Guards Division and, as such, is the most senior regiment of infantry. It is not, however, the most senior regiment of the Army, this position being attributed to the Life Guards...
and inherited his father's earldom the following year. He was promoted to captain
Captain (British Army and Royal Marines)
Captain is a junior officer rank of the British Army and Royal Marines. It ranks above Lieutenant and below Major and has a NATO ranking code of OF-2. The rank is equivalent to a Lieutenant in the Royal Navy and to a Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force...
in 1857, retiring a year later, when he was appointed Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire
Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire
This is a list of people who have served as Lord Lieutenant of Lancashire.-References:* The Lord-Lieutenant of Lancashire, Lancashire County Council...
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On 18 July 1866, Lord Sefton married Hon. Cecil Emily Jolliffe (1838–1899), the fifth daughter of William Jolliffe, 1st Baron Hylton
William Jolliffe, 1st Baron Hylton
William George Hylton Jolliffe, 1st Baron Hylton PC , known as Sir William Jolliffe, Bt, between 1821 and 1866, was a British soldier and Conservative politician...
. They had five children:
- Charles William Hylton, styled Viscount MolyneuxCharles Molyneux, 5th Earl of SeftonCharles William Hylton Molyneux, 5th Earl of Sefton, was the eldest son of William Molyneux, 4th Earl of Sefton and known as "Mull" within the family.He was ADC to the Lord Lieutenant of Ireland 1889-1892....
(1867–1901), later 5th Earl of Sefton. - Lady Gertrude Eleanor (1868–1937)
- Lady Rose Mary (c.1870-1905)
- Hon. Osbert CecilOsbert Molyneux, 6th Earl of SeftonOsbert Cecil Molyneux, 6th Earl of Sefton GCVO, PC, DL , styled The Honourable Osbert Molyneux until 1901, was a British courtier and Liberal politician...
(1871–1930), later 6th Earl of Sefton. - Hon. Richard Frederick (1873–1954)
Lord Sefton was appointed a Knight of the Garter
Order of the Garter
The Most Noble Order of the Garter, founded in 1348, is the highest order of chivalry, or knighthood, existing in England. The order is dedicated to the image and arms of St...
in 1885. In 1886, he built Abbeystead House
Abbeystead House
Abbeystead House is a large country house to the east of the village of Abbeystead, Lancashire, England. It has been designated by English Heritage as a Grade II listed building.-History:...
in the forest of Wyresdale, Lancashire as a 'private shooting lodge on a grand scale'. On his death in 1897, his titles passed to his eldest son, Charles.
The family seats were : Croxteth Hall
Croxteth Hall
Croxteth Hall is the former country estate and ancestral home of the Molyneux family, the Earls of Sefton. After the death of the 7th and last Earl in 1972 the estate passed to Liverpool City Council, which now manages the remainder of the estate, following the sale of approximately half of the...
, Lancs ; Abbeystead House, Lancs ; Sefton House, Belgravia Sq., London
Source
- CokayneGeorge CokayneGeorge Edward Cokayne FSA was an English genealogist and long-serving officer of arms at the College of Arms in London.-Life:...
et al., The Complete PeerageThe Complete PeerageThe Complete Peerage The Complete Peerage The Complete Peerage (full title: The Complete Peerage of England, Scotland, Ireland, Great Britain, and the United Kingdom Extant, Extinct, or Dormant; first edition by George Edward Cokayne, Clarenceux King of Arms; 2nd edition revised by the Hon...