George Montagu, 1st Earl of Halifax

The Earl of Halifax
Auditor of the Exchequer
In office
1714–1739
MonarchGeorge II
Preceded byThe Earl of Halifax
Succeeded byThe Lord Walpole
Member of Parliament for Northampton
In office
1707–1715
Preceded byParliament of England
Succeeded byWilliam Wykes
William Wilmer
In office
1705–1707
Serving with Francis Arundell
Preceded bySir Matthew Dudley
Francis Arundell
Succeeded byParliament of Great Britain
Personal details
Born
George Montagu

1684
Died1739
Parent(s)Edward Montagu
Elizabeth Pelham
ResidenceHorton Hall
EducationEton College
Noteuncle also held Barony of Halifax which he inherited by special remainder, had been made first earl of the first creation in 1714.

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.


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