William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton

William Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton

William Philip Molyneux, 2nd Earl of Sefton (September 18 1772–November 20 1838), was a gambler, sportsman, and friend of the Prince Regent.

Lord Sefton founded the Waterloo Cup for coursing. He also sold land to the Waterloo Hotel at Aintree to establish what is now Aintree Racecourse, home of the Grand National.

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