Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu facts for kids
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The Lord Montagu of Beaulieu
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Portrait by Allan Warren, 1974
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| Member of the House of Lords | |
| as a hereditary peer 7 November 1947 – 11 November 1999 |
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| Preceded by | The 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu |
| Succeeded by | Seat abolished |
| as an elected hereditary peer 11 November 1999 – 31 August 2015 |
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| Election | 1999 |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | The 14th Lord Fairfax of Cameron |
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Edward John Barrington Douglas-Scott-Montagu
20 October 1926 London, England |
| Died | 31 August 2015 (aged 88) Beaulieu Palace House, Hampshire, England |
| Political party | Conservative |
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Belinda Crossley
(m. 1958; div. 1974)Fiona Herbert
(m. 1974) |
| Education | Ridley College, Canada Eton College New College, Oxford |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | Grenadier Guards |
| Years of service | 1945–1948 |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
Edward John Barrington Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu (born 20 October 1926 – died 31 August 2015) was a British nobleman and politician. He was a member of the Conservative Party. Lord Montagu is best known for creating the National Motor Museum.
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Early Life and Education
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Edward Montagu was born in London, England. He became a Baron at just two years old in 1929. This happened when his father, John, passed away. Edward held his title for a very long time, over 86 years. This makes him one of the longest-serving British peers in history.
His mother was Alice Crake. Edward went to several schools, including St Peter's Court and Ridley College in Canada. He also studied at Eton College and New College, Oxford.
Edward served in the Grenadier Guards as a lieutenant. He was stationed in Palestine before it became independent. When he was old enough, Lord Montagu joined the House of Lords. This is a part of the British Parliament. His first speech there was about Palestine.
Key Activities and Contributions
Lord Montagu had a strong interest in cars, just like his father. His family owned many historic cars. This led him to open the National Motor Museum in 1952. It is located on the grounds of his family home, Beaulieu Palace House, in Beaulieu, Hampshire.
From 1956 to 1961, he hosted the Beaulieu Jazz Festival at his home. This festival was very important for music in Britain. Thousands of young people came to listen and dance to live music. In 1960, there was a lively event between different types of jazz fans.
Montagu also started The Veteran And Vintage Magazine in 1956. He continued to develop the museum and became well-known in the tourism industry. He was the chairman of the Historic Houses Association from 1973 to 1978. He also led English Heritage from 1984 to 1992. English Heritage is an organization that looks after historic places.
In 1999, there was a change in the House of Lords. Lord Montagu was one of 92 hereditary peers who remained in Parliament. He planned to retire from the House of Lords in 2015 but passed away before that date.
Family Life and Passing
In 1958, Lord Montagu married Belinda Crossley. They had a son and a daughter before they divorced in 1974:
- Ralph Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 4th Baron Montagu of Beaulieu (born 1961)
- Hon. Mary Montagu-Scott (born 1964)
In 1974, he married his second wife, Fiona Margaret Herbert. They had one son:
- Hon. Jonathan Deane Montagu-Scott (born 1975).
Fiona, Lady Montagu of Beaulieu, was born in Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). She worked in film production and was involved in many charitable and educational groups. She was a director of Beaulieu Enterprises. She also served as an international advisor for the World Centre of Compassion for Children. She passed away in May 2023.
Lord Montagu died on 31 August 2015, at the age of 88. He passed away at his home in the New Forest after a short illness. He was survived by his three children and two grandchildren.
Memoirs and Documentary
Lord Montagu wrote his life story in a book called Wheels Within Wheels. It was published in 2000. He wanted to share his experiences and set the record straight about his life.
In April 2013, a documentary film about Lord Montagu's life was shown. The film, called Lord Montagu, was screened at the Newport Beach Film Festival in California. It was also shown at the Napa Valley Film Festival later that year.
Images for kids
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Portrait by Allan Warren, 1974
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Edward Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 3rd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, age 10 (Beaulieu Palace House)
