George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester
George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester PC (6 April 1737 – 2 September 1788) was a British politician and diplomat.
Manchester was the son of Robert Montagu, 3rd Duke of Manchester.
He was Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire 1761–1762. In 1782, he was appointed a Privy Counsellor.[1] He signed the Peace of Paris (1783).
He married Elizabeth Dashwood, daughter of Sir James Dashwood, 2nd Baronet on 22 October 1762. They had several children, including:
- George Montagu, Viscount Mandeville (1763–1772)
- Caroline Maria Montagu (d. 1847), married James Graham, 3rd Duke of Montrose and had issue.
- William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester (1771–1843)
- Lord Frederick Montagu (1774–1827)
Styles of address
- 1737-1739: Mr George Montagu
- 1739-1761: Viscount Mandeville
- 1761-1762: Viscount Mandeville MP
- 1762-1782: His Grace The Duke of Manchester
- 1782-1788: His Grace The Duke of Manchester PC
References
- ↑ The London Gazette: no. 12286. p. 1. 9 April 1782.
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Coulson Fellowes The Lord Carysfort |
Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire 1761–1762 With: The Lord Carysfort |
Succeeded by The Lord Carysfort Lord Charles Montagu |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Hertford |
Lord Chamberlain 1782–1783 |
Succeeded by The Earl of Hertford |
| Diplomatic posts | ||
| Preceded by Alleyne FitzHerbert |
Ambassador to France 1783 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Dorset |
| Honorary titles | ||
| Preceded by The Duke of Manchester |
Lord Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire 1762–1788 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Montagu |
| Masonic offices | ||
| Preceded by The Lord Petre |
Grand Master of the Premier Grand Lodge of England 1777–1782 |
Succeeded by Prince Henry, Duke of Cumberland and Strathearn |
| Peerage of Great Britain | ||
| Preceded by Robert Montagu |
Duke of Manchester 1762–1788 |
Succeeded by William Montagu |
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