John Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland

The Duke of Rutland
The Duke of Rutland
Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire
In office
1799–1857
Preceded byThe Duke of Beaufort
Succeeded byThe Duke of Rutland
Personal details
Born4 January 1778 (1778-01-04)
Knightsbridge, London, England
Died20 January 1857 (1857-01-21) (aged 79)
Belvoir Castle, Leicestershire, England
Spouse
(m. 1799; died 1825)
Children10, including Emmeline, Charles, John, and George
Parent(s)Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland
Lady Mary Isabella Somerset

John Henry Manners, 5th Duke of Rutland KG (4 January 1778 – 20 January 1857), styled Lord Roos from 1778–79 and Marquess of Granby from 1779–87, was a British aristocrat and landowner, as well as an owner and breeder of thoroughbred racehorses. He succeeded to his father's titles at age 9 and consequently held his dukedom for nearly 70 years.[1]

  1. ^ "Obituary: The Late Duke of Rutland K.G.". The Times. 21 January 1857. p. 9.

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