George Montagu, 9th Earl of Sandwich

George Charles Montagu, 9th Earl of Sandwich (29 December 1874 – 15 June 1962), known as George Montagu until 1916, was a British Conservative politician.

The Earl of Sandwich
Coat of arms of the Earls of Sandwich
Personal details
Born
George Charles Montagu

(1874-12-29)29 December 1874
Died15 June 1962(1962-06-15) (aged 87)
Spouse(s)Alberta Sturges
ChildrenVictor Montagu, 10th Earl of Sandwich
Hon. William Drogo Sturges Montagu
Lady Mary Faith Montagu
Lady Elizabeth Montagu
ParentsHon. Victor Alexander Montagu
Lady Agneta Harriet Yorke

Sandwich was the son of Rear-Admiral the Hon. Victor Alexander Montagu, second son of John Montagu, 7th Earl of Sandwich. His mother was Lady Agneta Harriet, daughter of Charles Yorke, 4th Earl of Hardwicke. He was Assistant Private Secretary to the Board of Trade from 1898 to 1900. The latter year he was returned to Parliament for Huntingdon, a seat he held until 1906. In 1916 Sandwich succeeded his uncle in the earldom and entered the House of Lords. He later served as Lord-Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire between 1922 and 1946.

Marriage and family

Lord Sandwich married Alberta, daughter of William Sturges, of New York City, in 1905. The couple had four children:

  • Alexander Victor Edward Paulet Montagu (22 May 1906 – 25 February 1995); succeeded as the 10th Earl of Sandwich before disclaiming the title two years later. He was succeeded in the title by his son John.
  • Hon. William Drogo Sturges Montagu (29 May 1908 – 26 January 1940)
  • Lady Mary Faith Montagu (1 November 1911 – 16 February 1983)
  • Lady Elizabeth Montagu (4 July 1917 – 10 January 2006)

He died in June 1962, aged 87, and was succeeded in the earldom by his eldest son, Victor, who was also a Conservative politician.

Notes

    References
    • Kidd, Charles, Williamson, David (editors). Debrett's Peerage and Baronetage (1990 edition). New York: St Martin's Press, 1990,
    • Leigh Rayment's Peerage Pages
    • Lundy, Darryl. "FAQ". The Peerage.
    Parliament of the United Kingdom
    Preceded by
    Arthur Smith-Barry    		 Member of Parliament for Huntingdon
    1900–1906    		 Succeeded by
    Samuel Whitbread
    Honorary titles
    Preceded by
    Howard Coote    		 Lord-Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire
    1922–1946    		 Succeeded by
    Granville Proby
    Peerage of England
    Preceded by
    Edward Montagu    		 Earl of Sandwich
    1916–1962    		 Succeeded by
    Victor Montagu

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