Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester

English politician
Person human Q2702018
Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester
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Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester

Summary

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1602[2]. He died on May 5, 1671[3]. He worked as a politician[4], soldier[5], and military personnel[6]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7]

Key Facts

  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was born on January 1, 1602[2].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester died on May 5, 1671[3].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Andrew, Kimbolton[8].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's father was Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester[9].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's mother was Catharine Spencer[10].
  • Among Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's spouses was Margaret Russell of Manchester[11].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was married to Susanna Hill[12].
  • Among Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's spouses was Eleanor Wortley[13].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was married to Essex Cheeke[14].
  • Among Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's spouses was Anne Montagu, Viscountess Mandeville[15].
  • A child of Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was Robert Montagu, 3rd Earl of Manchester[16].
  • A child of Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was Lady Lucy Montagu[17].
  • A child of Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was Lady Anne Montagu[18].
  • A child of Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was Lady Frances Montagu[19].
  • A child of Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was Lady Essex Montagu[20].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester held citizenship in Kingdom of England[21].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's professions included politician[4].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester worked as a soldier[5].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester worked as a military personnel[6].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester held the position of Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[22].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester held the position of Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[23].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester held the position of Member of the 1625 Parliament[24].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire[25].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's education included a stint at Sidney Sussex College[26].
  • Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester received the Fellow of the Royal Society[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was born on January 1, 1602[2]. His father was Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester[9]. His mother was Catharine Spencer[10].

Education

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's education included a stint at Sidney Sussex College[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[4], soldier[5], and military personnel[6]. Positions held include Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England[22]; Member of the 1624-25 Parliament[23]; Member of the 1625 Parliament[24]; and Lord Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire[25], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29].

Recognition

Awards received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27], a fellowship award[30], in United Kingdom[31] and Knight of the Garter[32], a grade of an order[33], in United Kingdom[34].

Personal Life

Spouses include Margaret Russell of Manchester[11], a housewife[35], 1618–1676[36]; Susanna Hill[12]; Eleanor Wortley[13]; Essex Cheeke[14], 1617–1658[37]; and Anne Montagu, Viscountess Mandeville[15], 1604–1642[38]. Children include Robert Montagu, 3rd Earl of Manchester[16], a politician[39], 1634–1683[40], of Kingdom of England[41]; Lady Lucy Montagu[17]; Lady Anne Montagu[18], an aristocrat[42], 1620–1689[43]; Lady Frances Montagu[19]; and Lady Essex Montagu[20], 1643–1677[44].

Death and Burial

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester died on May 5, 1671[3]. Burial took place at Church of St Andrew, Kimbolton[8].

Why It Matters

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[7] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Who were Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's parents?

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's father was Henry Montagu, 1st Earl of Manchester[9]. Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's mother was Catharine Spencer[10].

Who was Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester married to?

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester's spouses include Margaret Russell of Manchester[11], Susanna Hill[12], Eleanor Wortley[13], and Essex Cheeke[14].

What did Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester do for work?

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester worked as politician[4], soldier[5], and military personnel[6].

Where did Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester go to school?

Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester was educated at Sidney Sussex College[26].

What awards did Edward Montagu, 2nd Earl of Manchester receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[27] and Knight of the Garter[32].

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  1. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  2. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  8. [21] . wikidata.org.
  9. [22] . wikidata.org.
  10. [23] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  11. [24] . The History of Parliament. wikidata.org.
  12. [25] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [26] . wikidata.org.
  19. [4] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [6] . wikidata.org.
  22. [8] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [32] . wikidata.org.
  25. [2] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Country of citizenship Kingdom of England
    Position held Member of Parliament in the Parliament of England, Member of the 1624-25 Parliament, Member of the 1625 Parliament +1
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