John Montagu

English naval officer and colonial governor of Newfoundland (1719-1795)
Person human Q16844103
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John Montagu

Summary

John Montagu is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 1719[2]. He passed away in Fareham[3]. He died on September 7, 1795[4]. He worked as a politician[5] and naval officer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

Key Facts

  • John Montagu died in Fareham[3].
  • John Montagu was born on January 1, 1719[2].
  • John Montagu died on September 7, 1795[4].
  • John Montagu's father was James Montagu[8].
  • John Montagu's mother was Elizabeth Eyles[9].
  • Among John Montagu's spouses was Sophia Wroughton[10].
  • A child of John Montagu was Sophia Montagu[11].
  • A child of John Montagu was John Montagu[12].
  • A child of John Montagu was George Montagu[13].
  • A child of John Montagu was James Montagu[14].
  • A child of John Montagu was Edward Montagu[15].
  • John Montagu held citizenship in Canada[16].
  • John Montagu's professions included politician[5].
  • John Montagu's professions included naval officer[6].
  • John Montagu held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[17].
  • John Montagu is recorded as male[18].
  • John Montagu's instance of is recorded as human[19].
  • John Montagu's military branch is recorded as Royal Navy[20].
  • John Montagu's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[21].
  • John Montagu's military, police or special rank is recorded as vice admiral[22].
  • John Montagu's military, police or special rank is recorded as rear admiral[23].
  • John Montagu's military, police or special rank is recorded as captain[24].
  • John Montagu was part of the conflict War of the Austrian Succession[25].
  • John Montagu's family name is recorded as Q16665183[26].
  • John Montagu's given name is recorded as John[27].

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Origins and Family

John Montagu was born on January 1, 1719[2]. His father was James Montagu[8]. His mother was Elizabeth Eyles[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5] and naval officer[6]. John Montagu held the position of member of the 10th Parliament of Great Britain[17].

Personal Life

Among John Montagu's spouses was Sophia Wroughton[10]. Children include Sophia Montagu[11]; he[12], 1749–1818[28]; George Montagu[13], a naval officer[29], 1750–1829[30], awarded the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[31]; James Montagu[14], a naval officer[32], 1752–1794[33]; and Edward Montagu[15], 1755–1799[34].

Death and Burial

John Montagu died on September 7, 1795[4]. He died in Fareham[3].

Why It Matters

John Montagu ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (38 views/month, #7,297 of 1,000,298).[7]

FAQs

Where did John Montagu die?

John Montagu died in Fareham[3].

Who were John Montagu's parents?

John Montagu's father was James Montagu[8]. John Montagu's mother was Elizabeth Eyles[9].

Who was John Montagu married to?

John Montagu's spouses include Sophia Wroughton[10].

What did John Montagu do for work?

John Montagu worked as politician[5] and naval officer[6].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [8] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [16] . wikidata.org.
  7. [19] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [5] . wikidata.org.
  15. [6] . wikidata.org.
  16. [20] . wikidata.org.
  17. [21] . wikidata.org.
  18. [22] . wikidata.org.
  19. [23] . wikidata.org.
  20. [24] . wikidata.org.
  21. [2] . Open Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [4] . Open Library. Retrieved . gaspee.org. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [7] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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    Spouse Sophia Wroughton
    Date of birth +1719-01-01T00:00:00Z
    Country of citizenship Canada
    Open library id OL7179011A
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