Moles worth

(Sir William), statesman and man of letters, the eighth baronet of his family, b. Cornwall, 23 May, 1810. In ’32 he was returned M.P. for East Cornwall, and from ’37–41 sat for Leeds. In ’53 he was First Commi ioner of Public Works, and in ’55 was Secretary for the Colonies. He was for some time proprietor and conductor of the Westminster Review , in which he wrote many articles. A noble edition of Hobbes was produced at his expense, ’39–45, and he contributed to the support of Auguste Comte. Died 22 Oct. 1855.