MONTAGU, John, Lord Brudenell (1735-70).

b. 17 Mar. 1735, o.s. of George Brudenell (who took the name of Montagu 1749), 4th Earl of Cardigan, cr. Duke of Montagu 1766, by Lady Mary Montagu, da. and coh. of John, 2nd and last Duke of Montagu of the previous creation. educ. Eton 1747-50; at a Paris acad. 1752; Grand Tour (France, Netherlands, Italy) 1754-6. unm. cr. Baron Montagu of Boughton 8 May 1762. After his fa.’s elevation to the dukedom, 5 Nov. 1766, styled Mq. of Monthermer.