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Francis Willoughby, 3rd Baron Middleton

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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

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  1. ^ "Willoughby, Francis (WLHY743F)". A Cambridge Alumni Database. University of Cambridge.
  2. ^ "3rd Baron Middleton Bio". Retrieved 3 January 2006.
  3. ^ "Willoughby pedigree 3". Retrieved 3 January 2006.
Honorary titles
Preceded by High Steward of Sutton Coldfield
1758–1774
Succeeded by
Peerage of Great Britain
Preceded by Baron Middleton
1758–1774
Succeeded by