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John Montgomery

1719 – 1741

Irish politician

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About John Montgomery

Lived 1719 – 1741 (aged 21–22). John Montgomery was a British politician.

John Montgomery (c.1719 – November 1741) He was succeeded as Monaghan M.P. by his younger brother General Alexander Montgomery (died 1785).

He was the eldest son of John Montgomery (died 1733) of Ballyleck, County Monaghan (Member of Parliament for Monaghan and second son of Colonel Alexander Montgomery (1667–1722) after succeeding his father to Ballyleck Estate when his elder brother Thomas Montgomery (Politician) was disinherited for marrying an Englishwoman).

His mother was Mary Coxe, a Maid of Honour to Queen Caroline, wife of King George II of Great Britain. Mary Coxe's father was also the Queen's physician and governor of New Jersey, Dr Daniel Coxe.

Montgomery's first cousin was the American Revolution war-hero Major-General Richard Montgomery.

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Important facts

Born
1719
Birth century
18th century
Died
1741
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
Kingdom of Great Britain
Positions held
Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Ireland

People in John Montgomery's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

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1667 – 1722
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Daniel Coxe
1640 – 1730
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Richard Montgomery
1738 – 1775
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Thomas Montgomery
1700 – 1761
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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Montgomery?

Irish politician

When was John Montgomery born?

John Montgomery was born in 1719.

When did John Montgomery die?

John Montgomery died in 1741.

What was John Montgomery's occupation?

John Montgomery was a politician.

What nationality was John Montgomery?

John Montgomery was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Montgomery

· Wikidata: Q6249209

· DBpedia: John Montgomery (died 1741)

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