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Sir Moses Philip Manfield JP (26 July 1819 — 31 July 1899) was an English shoe manufacturer and politician based in Northampton. Manfield was born in Bristol, the son of Moses Philip Manfield, who was also a shoemaker. His childhood took place in a poor working-class family of Unitarians. After his father became ill, the family was supported by the efforts of his mother. He was home educated by his mother until the age of 12; at this age he was apprenticed to a local boot closer. He rose through the business to become the manager