Francis Willoughby, 3rd Baron Middleton
Francis Willoughby, 3rd Baron Middleton (25 January 1726 – 16 December 1774), was an English nobleman, the eldest son of Francis Willoughby, 2nd Baron Middleton.
Wollaton Hall, Nottingham
He was educated at Bury St Edmund's School, and entered Jesus College, Cambridge, in 1744.[1][2] He succeeded his father in 1768, inheriting the family seat at Wollaton Park, Nottinghamshire, where he subsequently lived.
He died unmarried[3] and was succeeded by his younger brother, Thomas Willoughby, 4th Baron Middleton.
References
- "Willoughby, Francis (WLHY743F)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
- "3rd Baron Middleton Bio". Retrieved 3 January 2006.
- "Willoughby pedigree 3". Retrieved 3 January 2006.
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The 2nd Lord Middleton |
High Steward of Sutton Coldfield 1758–1774 |
Succeeded by The 4th Lord Middleton |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Francis Willoughby |
Baron Middleton 1758–1774 |
Succeeded by Thomas Willoughby |
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