William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester

British colonial administrator (1771-1843)
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William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester

Summary

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester is a human[1]. He was born on October 21, 1771[2]. He died in Rome[3]. He died on March 18, 1843[4]. He worked as a politician[5], military personnel[6], and colonial administrator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester passed away in Rome[3].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was born on October 21, 1771[2].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester died on March 18, 1843[4].
  • Burial took place at Church of St Andrew, Kimbolton[9].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's father was George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester[10].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's mother was Elizabeth Montagu, Duchess of Manchester[11].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was married to Susan Montagu, Duchess of Manchester[12].
  • A child of William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was George Montagu, 6th Duke of Manchester[13].
  • A child of William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was Caroline Calcraft[14].
  • A child of William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was Lady Georgiana Montagu[15].
  • A child of William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was Lady Jane Montagu[16].
  • A child of William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was Lady Elizabeth Montagu[17].
  • A child of William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was Lady Emily Montagu[18].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's professions included politician[5].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester worked as a military personnel[6].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester worked as a colonial administrator[7].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester held the position of Governor of Jamaica[20].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester held the position of Lord Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire[21].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was educated at Harrow School[22].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester is recorded as male[23].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's instance of is recorded as human[24].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's noble title is recorded as Duke of Manchester[25].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's military, police or special rank is recorded as colonel[26].
  • William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's residence is recorded as Kimbolton Castle[27].

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Origins and Family

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was born on October 21, 1771[2]. His father was George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester[10]. His mother was Elizabeth Montagu, Duchess of Manchester[11].

Education

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's education included a stint at Harrow School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[5], military personnel[6], and colonial administrator[7]. Positions held include Governor of Jamaica[20], a position[28], in Jamaica[29] and Lord Lieutenant of Huntingdonshire[21], a position[30], in United Kingdom[31].

Personal Life

Among William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's spouses was Susan Montagu, Duchess of Manchester[12]. Children include George Montagu, 6th Duke of Manchester[13], a politician[32], 1799–1855[33], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[34]; Caroline Calcraft[14], 1804–1892[35]; Lady Georgiana Montagu[15], 1803–1892[36]; Lady Jane Montagu[16]; Lady Elizabeth Montagu[17]; and Lady Emily Montagu[18].

Death and Burial

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester died on March 18, 1843[4]. He died in Rome[3]. Burial took place at Church of St Andrew, Kimbolton[9].

Why It Matters

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (79 views/month, #7,269 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 5 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37]

FAQs

Where did William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester die?

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester died in Rome[3].

Who were William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's parents?

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's father was George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester[10]. William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's mother was Elizabeth Montagu, Duchess of Manchester[11].

Who was William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester married to?

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester's spouses include Susan Montagu, Duchess of Manchester[12].

What did William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester do for work?

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester worked as politician[5], military personnel[6], and colonial administrator[7].

Where did William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester go to school?

William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester was educated at Harrow School[22].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [3] . wikidata.org.
  2. [23] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [10] . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [19] . wikidata.org.
  7. [24] . wikidata.org.
  8. [20] . wikidata.org.
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  10. [13] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [25] . wikidata.org.
  18. [5] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [9] . wikidata.org.
  22. [26] . Catalog of the German National Library. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . wikidata.org.
  24. [2] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [4] . The Peerage. Retrieved . 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
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [37] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.

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  1. 9w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-13 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Described by source Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900
    Educated at Harrow School
    Place of burial Church of St Andrew, Kimbolton
    Spouse Susan Montagu, Duchess of Manchester
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