Lord Frederick Montagu
Lord Frederick Montagu (8 November 1774 – 4 October 1827) was a British politician. He was Postmaster General between 1826 and 1827.
Lord Frederick Montagu | |
|---|---|
| Postmaster General | |
| In office 1826–1827 | |
| Monarch | George IV |
| Prime Minister | The Earl of Liverpool |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Chichester |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Manchester |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 8 November 1774 |
| Died | 4 October 1827 (aged 52) |
| Nationality | British |
Background
Montagu was a younger son of George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester, and Elizabeth, daughter of Sir James Dashwood, 2nd Baronet. William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester, was his elder brother. He was educated at Harrow School.
Political career
Montagu sat as Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire between 1796 and 1806 and between 1818 and 1820.[1] He served under the Earl of Liverpool as Postmaster General between 1826 and 1827.
Personal life
Montagu died unmarried in October 1827, aged 52.
References
- "MONTAGU, Lord Frederick (1774-1827), of Hinchingbrooke, Hunts". History of Parliament Online. Retrieved 10 May 2016.
External links
- Hansard 1803–2005: contributions in Parliament by William Henry Fellowes
| Parliament of Great Britain | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by The Earl Ludlow Viscount Hinchingbrooke |
Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire 1796–1801 With: Viscount Hinchingbrooke |
Succeeded by Parliament of the United Kingdom |
| Parliament of the United Kingdom | ||
| Preceded by Parliament of Great Britain |
Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire 1801–1806 With: Viscount Hinchingbrooke |
Succeeded by Viscount Hinchingbrooke Lord Proby |
| Preceded by William Henry Fellowes Lord Proby |
Member of Parliament for Huntingdonshire 1818–1820 With: William Henry Fellowes |
Succeeded by William Henry Fellowes Lord John Russell |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by The Earl of Chichester |
Postmaster General 1826–1827 |
Succeeded by The Duke of Manchester |
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