Francis Willoughby, 2nd Baron Middleton
Francis Willoughby, 2nd Baron Middleton (4 October 1692 – 31 July 1758) was a baron in the Peerage of Great Britain.
He was educated at Eton and at Jesus College, Cambridge, graduating MA in 1712.[1]
He was Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire 1713–1722 and for Tamworth 1722–1727. He succeeded to the barony on his father's death in 1729 and inherited estates at Wollaton Hall, Nottinghamshire (where he lived) and at Middleton Hall, Middleton, Warwickshire.[2]
He was High Steward of the Royal Town of Sutton Coldfield from 1729.
He married Mary Edwards in 1723 by whom he had two sons, who succeeded in turn to the barony, and a daughter:[3]
- Francis Willoughby, 3rd Baron Middleton (1726–1774)
- Thomas Willoughby, 4th Baron Middleton (1728–1781)
- daughter, name unknown
References
- ↑ "Willoughby, Francis (WLHY709F)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- ↑ "2nd Baron Middleton Bio". Retrieved 2006-01-03.
- ↑ "Willoughby pedigree 3". Retrieved 2006-01-03.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Viscount Howe William Levinz |
Member of Parliament for Nottinghamshire with William Levinz 1713 – 1722 |
Succeeded by Sir Robert Sutton The Viscount Howe |
| Preceded by Samuel Bracebridge William Inge |
Member of Parliament for Tamworth with Samuel Bracebridge 1722–1723 Richard Swinfen 1723–1727 George Compton 1727 1722 – 1727 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Inchiquin Thomas Willoughby |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The 1st Lord Middleton |
High Steward of Sutton Coldfield 1729–1758 |
Succeeded by The 3rd Lord Middleton |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Thomas Willoughby |
Baron Middleton 1729–1758 |
Succeeded by Francis Willoughby |
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