William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester
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Colonel William Montagu, 5th Duke of Manchester (21 October 1771 – 18 March 1843), styled Viscount Mandeville until 1788, was a British peer, soldier, colonial administrator and politician. He was Governor of Jamaica from 1808 to 1827, and Manchester Parish was named after him.
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The Duke of Manchester | |
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Governor of Jamaica | |
In office 1808–1827 | |
Monarchs | George III George IV |
Preceded by | Sir Eyre Coote |
Succeeded by | John Keane |
Postmaster General | |
In office 1827 – 15 November 1830 | |
Monarchs | George IV William IV |
Prime Minister | George Canning The Viscount Goderich The Duke of Wellington |
Preceded by | Lord Frederick Montagu |
Succeeded by | The Duke of Richmond |
Personal details | |
Born | 21 October 1771 (1771-10-21) |
Died | 18 March 1843(1843-03-18) (aged 71) Rome, Italy |
Nationality | British |
Spouse(s) | Lady Susan Gordon (1774–1828) |
Children | 8, including George |
Parent(s) | George Montagu, 4th Duke of Manchester Elizabeth Dashwood |
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