MOLESWORTH, ROBERT [SSNE 1363]

Surname

MOLESWORTH

First name

ROBERT

Text source

Robert Molesworth was educated in Dublin. He supported the prince of Orange in Ireland in 1688. He was sent on missions to Denmark in 1689 and 1692-4, where he gave serious offence. He returned to Ireland and published an Account of Denmark.

 

Sources:

Dictionary of National Biography; L. Bittner and L. Gross, Reportorium der diplomatischen vertreter aller lander, vol. 1, 1648-1715 (Oldenburg and Berlin, 1936), p.184; J. F. Chance (ed.), 'British Diplomatic Instructions 1689-1789', Vol III, Denmark (London, RHS/Camden Society, 1926), pp.1-21.

Service record

STUART KINGDOMS, DENMARK-NORWAY

Departed 1689-12-31

Capacity ENVOY, purpose DIPLOMACY

 

Departed 1692-12-31

Capacity ENVOY, purpose DIPLOMACY