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21 de abr. de 2015 · Ralph, 1st Duke of Montagu (1638-1709) Ralph Montagu needed money to rebuild and refurbish his magnificent London house, which had burned down whilst he was in exile in France. The richest woman in England, being a widowed Duchess (and mad) would only remarry into royalty. Legend has it that Ralph dressed as the Emperor of China, and his ...
The title of Duke of Montagu has been created twice, firstly for the Montagu family of Boughton, Northamptonshire, and secondly for the Brudenell family, Earls of Cardigan. It was first created in the Peerage of England in 1705 for Ralph Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Boughton, with the subsidiary ti
The first modern biography of Ralph Montagu. Particular focus is placed on his role as ambassador to the court of Louis XIV of France during the reign of Charles II, on his activities related to the Treaty of Dover (1670), on his motives in the impeachment of Danby, and on his contribution to the formation of the Whig Party.
Ralph Montagu, 1st Duke of Montague (bap. 1638, d. 1709) was an English courtier, diplomat, and patron of the arts. He was elected to Parliament both before and after the Glorious Revolution.
Ralph Montagu, 1st Duke of Montagu (24 December 1638 – 9 March 1709) was an English courtier, diplomat, politician and peer. Background Ralph Montagu was the second son of Edward Montagu, 2nd Baron Montagu of Boughton (1616–1684), and Anne Winwood, daughter of the Secretary of State Ralph Winwood .
MONTAGU, Ralph (1638–1709) suc. fa. 10 Jan. 1684 as 3rd Bar. MONTAGU of Boughton; cr. 9 Apr. 1689 earl of MONTAGU; cr. 14 Apr. 1705 duke of MONTAGU First sat 22 Jan. 1689; last sat 28 Jan. 1709 MP Northampton 10 Nov. 1678-1679, Hunts.
