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Lieutenant-General John Manners, Marquess of Granby PC (2 January 1721 – 18 October 1770) was a British Army officer, politician and nobleman. The eldest son of John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland, as he did not outlive his father and inherit the dukedom, Manners was known by his father's subsidiary title, Marquess of Granby.
Lieutenant-General John Manners, Marquess of Granby, acquired a reputation for courage and leadership during the Seven Years War. His popularity was founded not only on his great personal bravery, but also his well-known generosity and concern for the welfare of his men. 8 min read.
John Manners, marquess of Granby was a British army officer, a popular British hero of the Seven Years’ War (1756–63). The eldest son and heir apparent of the 3rd duke of Rutland, he was styled the marquess of Granby by courtesy. He fought in Scotland in 1746 and in Flanders the next year.
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This is one of a pair of portraits in the Royal Collection (OM 1022, 405894 and OM 1027, 405893) depicting British and German hero-comrades of the Seven Year’s War, the Marquess of Granby (1721-70) and Count of Schaumburg-Lippe (1724-77).
Granby, John Manners, marquis of (1721–70). Granby, heir to the dukedom of Rutland, became a national hero after brilliant cavalry actions at Minden (1759) and Warburg (1760), during the Seven Years War. He was elected to Parliament before he was 21 and remained in the Commons all his life.
John Manners, Marquess of Granby. (1721-1770), Commander-in-Chief of the Army. Early Georgian Portraits Catalogue Entry. Sitter in 16 portraits. John Manners was the oldest son and heir of John Manners, third Duke of Rutland, who survived him. He was known by his father's subsidiary title of Marquess of Granby.
Information. Related objects. Also known as. John Manners, Marquess of Granby. primary name: primary name: Manners, John. other name: other name: (Marquess of) Granby. Details. individual; military/naval; politician/statesman; British; Male. Life dates. 1721-1770. Biography.
