Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet

British politician
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Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet

Summary

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet is a human[1]. He was born in London[2]. He was born on May 23, 1810[3]. He died in London[4]. He died on October 22, 1855[5]. He worked as a politician[6] and philosopher[7]. He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]

Key Facts

  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet was born in London[2].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet passed away in London[4].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet was born on May 23, 1810[3].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet died on October 22, 1855[5].
  • Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's father was Sir Arscott Ourry Molesworth, 7th Baronet[10].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's mother was Mary Brown[11].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet was married to Andalusia Molesworth[12].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[13].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's professions included politician[6].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet held the position of First Commissioner of Works[14].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet held the position of Secretary of State for the Colonies[15].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet was educated at Trinity College[20].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet was educated at University of Edinburgh[21].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's education included a stint at St John's College[22].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet was a member of Royal Society[24].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet is recorded as male[25].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's noble title is recorded as baronet[27].

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Origins and Family

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's place of birth was London[2]. He was born on May 23, 1810[3]. His father was Sir Arscott Ourry Molesworth, 7th Baronet[10]. His mother was Mary Brown[11].

Education

Educated at Trinity College[20], a college of the University of Cambridge[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1546[30], headquartered in Cambridge[31]; University of Edinburgh[21], a public university[32], in United Kingdom[33], founded in 1583[34], headquartered in Edinburgh[35]; and St John's College[22], a college of the University of Cambridge[36], in United Kingdom[37], founded in 1511[38].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6] and philosopher[7]. Positions held include First Commissioner of Works[14], a position[39], in United Kingdom[40]; Secretary of State for the Colonies[15], a position[41], in Kingdom of Great Britain[42], founded in 1768[43]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[16], a position[44], in United Kingdom[45]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], a position[46], in United Kingdom[47], founded in 1852[48]; member of the 15th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[49], in United Kingdom[50], founded in 1847[51]; and member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[52], in United Kingdom[53], founded in 1841[54].

Recognition

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet received the Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

Personal Life

Among Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's spouses was Andalusia Molesworth[12]. He was affiliated with the classical radicalism[55].

Death and Burial

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet died on October 22, 1855[5]. He passed away in London[4]. Burial took place at Kensal Green Cemetery[9].

Why It Matters

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[56]

FAQs

Where was Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet born?

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's place of birth was London[2].

Where did Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet die?

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet passed away in London[4].

Who were Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's parents?

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's father was Sir Arscott Ourry Molesworth, 7th Baronet[10]. Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's mother was Mary Brown[11].

Who was Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet married to?

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet's spouses include Andalusia Molesworth[12].

What did Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet do for work?

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet worked as politician[6] and philosopher[7].

Where did Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet go to school?

Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet was educated at Trinity College[20], University of Edinburgh[21], and St John's College[22].

What awards did Sir William Molesworth, 8th Baronet receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[23].

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Class ancestry

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Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [56] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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