Osbert Molyneux, 6th Earl of Sefton

The Right Honourable The Earl of Sefton GCVO, PC, DL
Master of the Horse
In office 18 December 1905 – 6 September 1907
Monarch	Edward VII
Prime Minister	Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman
Preceded by	The Duke of Portland
Succeeded by	The Earl of Granard
Personal details
Born	21 February 1871
Died	16 June 1930
Nationality	British
Political party	Liberal
Spouse(s)	Lady Helena Mary Bridgeman

Osbert Cecil Molyneux, 6th Earl of Sefton GCVO, PC, DL (21 February 1871 – 16 June 1930), styled The Honourable Osbert Molyneux until 1901, was a British courtier and Liberal politician. He served as Master of the Horse under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman from 1905 to 1907.

Background

Molyneux was the second son of William Molyneux, 4th Earl of Sefton, by his wife the Honourable Cecil Emily Jolliffe (1838–1899), fifth daughter of William Jolliffe, 1st Baron Hylton.

Political career

Lord Sefton succeeded in the earldom in 1901 on the early death of his elder brother, and took his seat in the House of Lords. When the Liberals came to power under Sir Henry Campbell-Bannerman in December 1905, Sefton was appointed Master of the Horse^[1] and sworn of the Privy Council in January 1906.^[2] He continued as Master of the Horse until September 1907. In 1926 he was appointed a Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order.^[3]

Family

Lord Sefton married Lady Helena Mary Bridgeman, daughter of George Bridgeman, 4th Earl of Bradford, on 8 January 1898. They had three children:

• Hugh William Osbert Molyneux, 7th Earl of Sefton (1898–1972).
• Midshipman Hon. Cecil Richard Molyneux (1899–1916), killed in action during the First World War.
• Lady Evelyn Molyneux (1902–1917), died young.

Lord Sefton died in June 1930, aged 59, and was succeeded in the earldom by his eldest and only surviving son, Hugh.

References

1. ^ London Gazette: no. 27873. p. 186. 9 January 1906.
2. ^ London Gazette: no. 27873. p. 182. 9 January 1906.
3. ^ The Edinburgh Gazette, January 1, 1926, p.8

Political offices
Preceded by The Duke of Portland	Master of the Horse 1905–1907	Succeeded by The Earl of Granard
Peerage of Ireland
Preceded by Charles William Hylton Molyneux	Earl of Sefton 1901–1930	Succeeded by Hugh William Osbert Molyneux

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Name	Sefton, Osbert Molyneux, 6th Earl of
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Date of birth	February 21, 1871
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Date of death	June 16, 1930
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