William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton

The Earl of Sefton
2nd Earl of Sefton
William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton by Robert Dighton
Tenure1795–1838
Predecessor1st Earl of Sefton
SuccessorCharles William Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton
Other titlesBaron Sefton of Croxteth (1831)
Known forFounding the Waterloo Cup; co-establishing Aintree Racecourse; member of Four-In-Hand Driving Club
BornWilliam Philip Molyneux
(1772-09-18)18 September 1772
England
Died20 November 1838(1838-11-20) (aged 66)
London, England
BuriedCroxteth Hall, Liverpool
NationalityBritish
ResidenceCroxteth Hall; Stoke Farm, Berkshire; 21 Arlington Street, London
SpouseMaria Craven
IssueFour sons, six daughters
HeirCharles William Molyneux, 3rd Earl of Sefton
ParentsCharles Molyneux, 1st Earl of Sefton and Isabella Stanhope
OccupationPolitician, sportsman, clubman

William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton (18 September 1772 – 20 November 1838), also known as Lord Dashalong, was a sportsman, gambler and a friend of the Prince Regent.

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