Sir George Philips, 2nd Baronet

Sir George Richard Philips, 2nd Baronet (23 December 1789 – 22 February 1883) was a British Whig politician.

Early life Philips was born on 23 December 1789. He was the eldest son of Sir George Philips, 1st Baronet of Sedgley, near Manchester and Weston House, near Chipping Norton, Warwickshire.

Career Philips was returned, like his father, on the 12th Duke of Norfolk's interest in 1818. Likewise, he signed the requisition to Tierney to lead and as regularly voted with opposition. He was Member of Parliament (MP) for Horsham from 1818 to 1820 (while below the age of 21). He is not known to have spoken in the House before 1820. He was Member for Steyning from 1820 to 1824, for Kidderminster from 1835 to 1837, and for Poole from 1837 to 1852. He succeeded his father as 2nd Baronet on 3 October 1847.

Marriage and children Philips married the Hon Sarah Georgina Cavendish, daughter of Richard Cavendish, 2nd Baron Waterpark, on 18 November 1819. They had three daughters:

Juliana Cavendish Philips (16 March 1821 - 6 February 1898), married Adam Haldane-Duncan, 2nd Earl of Camperdown.