William Molineux ( 1713 – October 22, 1774) was a hardware merchant in colonial Boston of Irish people descent best known for his role in the Boston Tea Party of 1773 and earlier political protests.
Popular culture
He is a featured character in the 2012 video game,
Assassin's Creed III.
Bibliography
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Bell, J. L. "William Molineux, Forgotten Revolutionary"
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Tyler, John W. Smugglers & Patriots: Boston Merchants and the Advent of the American Revolution. Boston: Northeastern University Press, 1986. .
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New England Magazine, Volume 9.
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