John Montagu Biography

John Montagu biography

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NAME: John Montagu
OCCUPATION: Political Leader, Royalty
BIRTH DATE: c. November 13, 1718
DEATH DATE: April 30, 1792
PLACE OF BIRTH: London, England
PLACE OF DEATH: London, England
AKA: 4th Earl of Sandwich

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British first lord of the Admiralty during the American Revolution, John Montagu was secretary of state for the north and led the prosecution of John Wilkes.

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John Montagu was born November 13, 1718 in London, England. He served as secretary of state for the North and led the prosecution of John Wilkes. Appointed first lord of the Admiralty during the American Revolution, he was criticized for keeping much of the British fleet in European waters. His promotion of exploration led Capt. James Cook to name the Sandwich Islands after him in 1778.