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William Molesworth-St Aubyn

1838 – 1895

British politician

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Lived 1838 – 1895 (aged 56). William Molesworth-St Aubyn was a British politician and barrister.

William Napleton Molesworth-St Aubyn (18 October 1838 – 29 June 1895) was an English Conservative politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1880 to 1885.

Molesworth-St Aubyn was the son of Rev. Hender Molesworth-St Aubyn of Clowance, Cornwall and his wife Helen Matilda Isabelle Napleton, daughter of Rev. T Napleton of Powderham, Devon. He was educated at Harrow School and Christ Church, Oxford. He was called to the bar at Lincoln's Inn and went on the western circuit and the Devon and Exeter sessions.

At the 1880 general election Molesworth-St Aubyn was elected member of parliament for Helston. He held the seat until the borough was disenfranchised in 1885. At the 1885 general election, he contested the Truro seat, where he was defeated by the Liberal Party candidate William Bickford-Smith.

Molesworth St Aubyn married Annie Coles, daughter of George Coles of Southsea.

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Important facts

Birth century
Education
Christ Church, Harrow School, Christ Church, Oxford
Positions held
Member of the 22nd Parliament of the United Kingdom
Also known as
William Napleton Molesworth-St Aubyn

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Who was William Molesworth-St Aubyn?

British politician (1838–1895)

When was William Molesworth-St Aubyn born?

William Molesworth-St Aubyn was born on 18 October 1838.

When did William Molesworth-St Aubyn die?

William Molesworth-St Aubyn died on 29 June 1895.

What was William Molesworth-St Aubyn's occupation?

William Molesworth-St Aubyn was a politician and barrister.

What nationality was William Molesworth-St Aubyn?

William Molesworth-St Aubyn was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William Molesworth-St Aubyn

· Wikidata: Q8015709

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