George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax
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George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax (also spelt George Montague) PC KB (c. 1684 – 9 May 1739), of Horton, Northamptonshire, was a British politician who sat in the House of Commons from 1705 to 1715 when he became a peer.
Quick Facts Auditor of the Exchequer, Monarch ...
The Earl of Halifax | |
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Auditor of the Exchequer | |
In office 1714–1739 | |
Monarch | George II |
Preceded by | The Earl of Halifax |
Succeeded by | The Lord Walpole |
Member of Parliament for Northampton | |
In office 1707–1715 | |
Preceded by | Parliament of England |
Succeeded by | William Wykes William Wilmer |
In office 1705–1707 | |
Preceded by | Sir Matthew Dudley Francis Arundell |
Succeeded by | Parliament of Great Britain |
Personal details | |
Born | George Montagu 1684 |
Died | 1739 |
Parent(s) | Edward Montagu Elizabeth Pelham |
Residence | Horton Hall |
Education | Eton College |
Note | uncle also held Barony of Halifax which he inherited by special remainder, had been made first earl of the first creation in 1714. |
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