Biography of Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 1563-1644

Paternal Family Tree: Montagu

Maternal Family Tree: Anne Pakenham 1485-1544

1603 Coronation of James I

1611 Jun Creation of Baronets

1621 Creation of Peerages

In 1557 [his father] Edward Montagu (age 27) and [his mother] Elizabeth Harrington (age 12) were married.

In 1563 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu was born to Edward Montagu (age 33) and Elizabeth Harrington (age 18).

Around 1574 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 11) was educated at Christ Church College, Oxford University.

On 21 Sep 1585 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 22) and Elizabeth Jeffrey (age 17) were married at Weekley, Northamptonshire.

In 1595 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 32) was appointed High Sheriff of Nottinghamshire.

On 26 Jan 1602 [his father] Edward Montagu (age 72) died at Brigstock, Boughton.

Coronation of James I

On 23 Jul 1603 King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 37) created a number Knights at the Royal Gardens Whitehall Palace:

Henry Savile 1st Baronet (age 24), William Morgan (age 43), George Carew, Baptist Hicks 1st Viscount Campden (age 46), Richard Musgrave 1st Baronet (age 18), James Calthorpe (age 44), Thomas Gresham (age 56), George Fane of Burston (age 22), Francis Fane 1st Earl of Westmoreland (age 23), Robert Chichester (age 25), William Pope 1st Earl Downe (age 29), Gervase Clifton 1st Baronet (age 15), Thomas Berkeley (age 28), Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 40), William Herbert 1st Baron Powis (age 30), Anthony Irby (age 26), Drue Drury of Eccles and Rollesby in Norfolk and Arnold Lygon (age 45).

24 Jul 1603 Richard Browne Clerk (age 64).

In 1604 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 41) was elected MP Northamptonshire.

In 1605 [his son-in-law] Robert Bertie 1st Earl Lindsey (age 22) and [his daughter] Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey were married. She by marriage Baroness Willoughby de Eresby.

1611 Jun Creation of Baronets

On 29 Jun 1611 another tranche of Baronets were created by King James I of England and Ireland and VI of Scotland (age 45) ...

Robert Cholmondeley 1st Earl Leinster (age 27) was created 1st Baronet Cholmondley of Cholmondeley. Catherine Stanhope Countess Leinster by marriage Lady Cholmondley of Cholmondeley.

Anthony Cope 1st Baronet (age 63) was created 1st Baronet Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire. Anne Paston Lady Hanwell (age 58) by marriage Lady Cope of Hanwell in Oxfordshire.

William Constable 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Constable of Flamborough in Yorkshire.

[his future brother-in-law] Robert Bruce Cotton 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Cotton of Conington in Huntingdonshire.

Edward Hales 1st Baronet (age 35) was created 1st Baronet Hales of Woodchurch and Tunstall.

[his uncle] James Harrington 1st Baronet (age 69) was created 1st Baronet Harington of Ridlington in Rutlandshire.

Edward Hussey 1st Baronet (age 25) was created 1st Baronet Hussey of Honington in Lincolnshire.

William Kniveton 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Kniveton of Mercaston in Derbyshire.

Henry Lee 1st Baronet (age 40) was created 1st Baronet Lee of Quarrendon in Buckinghamshire.

Thomas Mildmay 1st Baronet (age 38) was created 1st Baronet Mildmay of Moulsham.

John Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 30) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Teversall in Nottinghamshire.

Richard Molyneux 1st Baronet (age 51) was created 1st Baronet Molyneux of Sefton. Frances Gerard Lady Molyneux (age 42) by marriage Lady Molyneux of Sefton.

Estrange Mordaunt 1st Baronet (age 39) was created 1st Baronet Mordaunt of Massingham Parva.

Richard Musgrave 1st Baronet (age 26) was created 1st Baronet Musgrave of Hartley Castle in Westmoreland.

John Savage 1st Baronet (age 61) was created 1st Baronet Savage of Rocksavage in Cheshire.

Henry Savile 1st Baronet (age 32) was created 1st Baronet Savile of Methley.

William Sedley 1st Baronet (age 53) was created 1st Baronet Sedley of Ailesford in Kent.

Edward Seymour 1st Baronet (age 48) was created 1st Baronet Seymour of Berry Pomeroy. Elizabeth Champernowne Baroness Seymour by marriage Lady Seymour of Berry Pomeroy.

George St Paul 1st Baronet (age 49) was created 1st Baronet St Paul in Snarford in Lincolnshire. Frances Wray Countess Warwick by marriage Lady St Paul in Snarford in Lincolnshire.

John Tufton 1st Baronet (age 67) was created 1st Baronet Tufton of Hothfield. Christian Browne Lady Tufton by marriage Lady Tufton of Hothfield.

William Twysden 1st Baronet (age 45) was created 1st Baronet Twysden of Roydon in Kent. Anne Finch Lady Twysden (age 37) by marriage Lady Twysden of Roydon in Kent.

John Wentworth 1st Baronet (age 28) was created 1st Baronet Wentworth of Gosfield. Catherine Finch Lady Wentworth (age 23) by marriage Lady Wentworth of Gosfield.

William Wentworth 1st Baronet (age 49) was created 1st Baronet Wentworth of Wentworth Woodhouse in Yorkshire.

Henry Willoughby 1st Baronet (age 31) was created 1st Baronet Willoughby of Risley in Derbyshire.

Philip Wodehouse 1st Baronet was created 1st Baronet Woodhouse of Wilberhall. Note. Date uncertain.

Richard Worsley 1st Baronet (age 22) was created 1st Baronet Worsley of Appuldurcombe.

John Wynn 1st Baronet (age 58) was created 1st Baronet Wynn of Gwydir.

On 06 Dec 1611 [his wife] Elizabeth Jeffrey (age 43) died.

On 24 Feb 1612 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 49) and Frances Cotton (age 34) were married at Weekley, Northamptonshire.

Around 1614 [his daughter] Frances Montagu Countess Rutland was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 51) and [his wife] Frances Cotton (age 36) at Boughton House.

On 11 Jul 1616 [his son] Edward Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 53) and [his wife] Frances Cotton (age 38) at Weekley, Leicestershire.

In 1618 [his son] William Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 55) and [his wife] Frances Cotton (age 40) at Oakley Parsonage, Leicestershire.

In 1618 [his son] Christopher Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 55) and [his wife] Frances Cotton (age 40) at Boughton House.

On 19 May 1618 [his mother] Elizabeth Harrington (age 73) died.

In May 1620 [his wife] Frances Cotton (age 42) died.

1621 Creation of Peerages

On 29 Jun 1621 ...

Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 58) was created 1st Baron Montagu of Boughton in Northamptonshire.

Thomas Palmer 1st Baronet (age 81) was created 1st Baronet Palmer of Wingham in Kent. Margaret Poley Lady Palmer (age 79) by marriage Lady Palmer of Wingham in Kent.

On 16 Feb 1625 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 62) and Anne Crouch Baroness Montagu (age 52) were married. She by marriage Baroness Montagu of Boughton in Northamptonshire.

Before 02 Jun 1629 [his son-in-law] John Manners 8th Earl of Rutland (age 24) and [his daughter] Frances Montagu Countess Rutland (age 15) were married.

After 1633 and before 24 Dec 1638 [his son] Edward Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu (age 22) and [his daughter-in-law] Anne Winwood Baroness Montagu (age 18) were married.

In 1641 [his son] Christopher Montagu (age 23) died.

On 15 Jun 1644 Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu (age 81) died at the Savoy Hospital. His son [his son] Edward Montagu 2nd Baron Montagu (age 27) succeeded 2nd Baron Montagu of Boughton in Northamptonshire. [his former daughter-in-law] Anne Winwood Baroness Montagu by marriage Baroness Montagu of Boughton in Northamptonshire.

On 11 Jul 1648 [his former wife] Anne Crouch Baroness Montagu (age 75) died.

[his daughter] Elizabeth Montagu Countess Lindsey was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Elizabeth Jeffrey.

[his son] Edward Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu and Elizabeth Jeffrey.

Royal Ancestors of Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 1563-1644

Kings Wessex: Great x 17 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 21 Grand Son of Maredudd ab Owain King Deheubarth King Powys King Gwynedd

Kings England: Great x 9 Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of Malcolm III King Scotland

Kings Franks: Great x 13 Grand Son of Louis VII King Franks

Kings France: Great x 14 Grand Son of Louis "Fat" VI King France

Royal Descendants of Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 1563-1644

Diana Spencer Princess Wales x 2

Ancestors of Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 1563-1644

Great x 4 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 3 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Montagu 4 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Christina Basset 10 x Great Grand Daughter of King Henry I "Beauclerc" England

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Ladde Montagu 5 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandmother: Alice Holcot

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 6 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

GrandFather: Edward Montagu 7 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Richard Dudley

Great x 3 Grandfather: Richard Dudley

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Dudley

Great x 1 Grandmother: Agnes Dudley

Father: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Edmund Roper

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Roper

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Roper of Well Hall

GrandMother: Helen Roper

Edward Montagu 1st Baron Montagu 9 x Great Grand Son of King Edward "Longshanks" I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harrington

Great x 3 Grandfather: Robert Harrington

Great x 4 Grandmother: Catherine Culpepper

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Harrington

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington

GrandFather: James Harrington

Great x 2 Grandfather: Robert Moton of Peckleton in Leicestershire

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton

Mother: Elizabeth Harrington

Great x 3 Grandfather: William IV Sidney

Great x 2 Grandfather: Nicholas Sidney

Great x 1 Grandfather: William Sidney

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Brandon

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Brandon

Great x 4 Grandmother: Ada Calthorpe

Great x 2 Grandmother: Anne Brandon

GrandMother: Lucy Sidney

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Pakenham

Great x 2 Grandfather: Hugh Pakenham

Great x 1 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham