Lord Frederick Montagu
British politician
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| Intro | British politician | ||
| A.K.A. | Frederick Montagu | ||
| A.K.A. | Frederick Montagu | ||
| Places | United Kingdom Great Britain | ||
| was | Politician | ||
| Work field | Politics | ||
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| Birth | 8 November 1774 | ||
| Death | 4 October 1827 (aged 52 years) | ||
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Biography
Lord Frederick Montagu (8 November 1774 – 4 October 1827) was a British politician. He served as Postmaster General between 1826 and 1827.
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. He served under the Earl of Liverpool as Postmaster General between 1826 and 1827.
Personal life
Montagu died unmarried in October 1827, aged 52.