Molesworth Phillips
1755–1832 (age 77)
Biography
Molesworth Phillips (1755–1832) was a military officer whose career spanned the American Revolution and the Napoleonic Wars, periods of profound military and political upheaval. His service reflected the professional military traditions of Georgian England and the demands placed upon officers during an era of extended global conflict.
As a man of rank and responsibility, Phillips maintained connections within military and social circles throughout his long life. His burial at St Margaret's Church, Westminster, indicates his standing within London society and the respect accorded to his military service and character.