About John Myddelton
Lived 1685 – 1747 (aged 61–62). John Myddelton was a British and English politician.
John Myddelton (1685 – 9 April 1747), of Chirk Castle, Denbighshire, was a Welsh landowner and politician.
He was born the younger son of Richard Myddelton of Shrewsbury and inherited his father's estates, including Chirk Castle, when his elder brother Robert died young and unmarried in 1733.
He was elected Member of Parliament (MP) of the Parliament of Great Britain for Denbigh Boroughs on 27 April 1733 – 1741 and Denbighshire in 1741 – 23 February 1742.
He died in 1747. He had married Mary, the daughter of Thomas Liddell of Bedford Row, London, with whom he had 2 sons and 2 daughters and was succeeded by his eldest son, Richard, also an MP for Denbigh.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John Myddelton's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John Myddelton's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John Myddelton?
British politician; (1685-1747)
When was John Myddelton born?
John Myddelton was born in 1685.
When did John Myddelton die?
John Myddelton died in 1747.
What was John Myddelton's occupation?
John Myddelton was a politician.
What nationality was John Myddelton?
John Myddelton was British and English.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Myddelton. https://biography.guide/john-myddelton/
MLA: "John Myddelton." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-myddelton/.
Chicago: "John Myddelton." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-myddelton/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:01 UTC