(Robert), Viscount Moleworth, an eminent statesman and polite writer, born at Dublin in 1656, where his father was a merchant. He was attainted by King James for his activity on the prince of Orange's invasion; but the latter, when he was settled on the throne, called up Mr Moleworth into the privy-council, and sent him envoy-extraordinary to the court of Denmark. Here he resided above three years, and then returned upon some disquiet, without an audience of leave. Upon his return, he drew up his Account of Denmark, a work well known, in which he represented that government as arbitrary; and hence gave great offence to George prince of Denmark. The Danish envoy presented a memorial to King William concerning it; and then furnished materials for an answer, which was executed by Dr William King. Mr Moleworth was member of the houses of commons in both kingdoms; King George I. made him a commissioner of trade and plantations, and advanced him to the peerage of Ireland, by the title of Baron Philipstown, and Viscount Moleworth of Swords.