MONTAGU, Matthew (1762-1831), of Sandleford Priory, nr. Newbury, Berks. and Montagu House, Portman Square, Mdx.

b. 23 Nov. 1762, 2nd s. of Morris Robinson of the six clerks’ office, Chancery Lane, London by Jane, da. of John Greenland of Lovelace Manor, Kent; bro. of Morris Robinson. educ. Harrow 1775-80; Trinity Coll. Camb. 1780; to France 1776. m. 9 July 1785, Elizabeth, da. and h. of Francis Charlton of Kent, 6s. 7da. Took name of Montagu at the wish of his aunt Elizabeth, wid. of Edward Montagu of Allerthorpe, Yorks. 3 June 1776; suc. her to estates in Yorks. and Northumb. 1800; bro. as 4th Baron Rokeby [I] 21 May 1829.