| Philip Goldsworthy | |
|---|---|
| Member of the United Kingdom Parliament for Wilton | |
In office 1 January 1801 – 4 January 1801 | |
| Preceded by | Himself |
| Succeeded by | John Spencer |
| Member of the Great Britain Parliament for Wilton | |
In office 15 February 15, 1794 – 1 January 1801 | |
| Preceded by | Lord Herbert |
| Succeeded by | Himself |
In office 2 February 1785 – January 1788 | |
| Preceded by | Lord Herbert |
| Succeeded by | Lord Herbert |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1737 Leghorn, Italy |
| Died | January 4, 1801 Wilton, Wiltshire |
| Nationality | British |
| Occupation | Army officer |
| Military service | |
| Years of service | 1756–1801 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
Philip Goldsworthy (~1737 - 1801), was a British army officer. He was a Member of Parliament for Wilton and chief equerry to King George III.[1] Goldsworthy was a Lieutenant General and Colonel of The Royals.
Personal life and family[]
Second son of Burrington Goldsworthy British consul at Leghorn and later Cadiz and his wife Philippia Vanbrugh niece of Sir John Vanbrugh he was baptised at Leghorn 18 October 1737.[1]
Parliament[]
He represented the parliamentary borough of Wilton in Wiltshire during two terms in the Parliament of Great Britain and shortly in the Parliament of the United Kingdom. He served from 2 February 1785 to January 1788, and 15 February 1794 to 4 January 1801.[1]
Military career[]
He was appoint chief equerry (to the King) and clerk martial 9 March 1788.[1]
1st Dragoons
- Cornet 1756
- Lieutenant 1760
- Captain 1768
- Major 1776
- Lieutenant Colonel 1779
- Colonel 1784
- Major General 1793
- Colonel of 1st (Royal) Regiment of Dragoons 23 January 1794 until his decease
- Lieutenant General 1799
Posterity[]
He died unmarried at his seat Wilton Wiltshire 4 January 1801.[1]
References[]
General:
- Namier, Sir Lewis and Brooke, John. The House of Commons 1754-1790 (1964), ISBN 0-436-30420-1
- Beck, Edward Josselyn. Memorials to Serve for a History of the Parish of St. Mary, Rotherhithe (1907)
In-text:
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 "Goldsworthy, Philip (c.1737-1801) - History of Parliament Online". The History of Parliament. http://www.historyofparliamentonline.org/volume/1754-1790/member/goldsworthy-philip-1737-1801. Retrieved 2012-12-24.
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