Henry Douglas-Scott-Montagu, 1st Baron Montagu of Beaulieu facts for kids
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The Lord Montagu of Beaulieu
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Scott as caricatured by Théobald Chartran in Vanity Fair, September 1881
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| Member of the House of Lords Lord Temporal |
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| In office 29 December 1885 – 4 November 1905 Hereditary Peerage |
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| Preceded by | Peerage created |
| Succeeded by | The 2nd Lord Montagu of Beaulieu |
| Member of Parliament for South Hampshire |
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| In office 7 December 1868 – 23 June 1884 |
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| Preceded by | Henry Hamlyn-Fane |
| Succeeded by | Sir Frederick Fitzwygram Bt. |
| Member of Parliament for Selkirkshire |
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| In office 1 August 1861 – 7 December 1868 |
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| Preceded by | Allan Eliott-Lockhart |
| Succeeded by | constituency abolished |
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Henry John Montagu Douglas Scott
5 November 1832 |
| Died | 4 November 1905 (aged 72) |
| Political party | Conservative |
| Spouse | Cecily Susan Montagu-Stuart-Wortley |
| Children | 3, including the 2nd Baron Montagu of Beaulieu |
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Henry John Douglas-Scott-Montagu (born November 5, 1832 – died November 4, 1905) was an important British politician. He was known as Lord Henry Scott until 1885. He belonged to the Conservative Party. Later, he became the 1st Baron Montagu of Beaulieu.
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Early Life and Education
Henry John Douglas-Scott-Montagu was born on November 5, 1832. He was the second son of the 5th Duke of Buccleuch. His mother was Lady Charlotte Anne Thynne. He went to Eton, a famous school in England.
Travels for Health
When Henry was young, he had severe asthma. Doctors suggested he spend cold British winters in warmer places. So, from age 15, he traveled overseas every winter with his tutor. These trips became longer and took him to many different countries.
He visited places like Madeira, Egypt, the West Indies, Turkey, Greece, South Africa, and the Pacific Islands. These travels lasted for 14 years.
Visiting Australia
In March 1853, Henry and his friend, Lord Schomberg Kerr, arrived in Sydney, Australia. Young British aristocrats were not common visitors there. Many families in Sydney wanted them to attend dinners and social events. Henry made many drawings and paintings during his time in Australia. Some of these artworks are now kept in libraries in Australia.
Political Career
Henry John Douglas-Scott-Montagu was a member of the Conservative Party. He served as a Member of Parliament (MP) for two different areas.
He was the MP for Selkirkshire from 1861 to 1868. Then, he represented South Hampshire from 1868 to 1884. In 1885, he was given a special title. He became Baron Montagu of Beaulieu, which meant he was a member of the House of Lords.
Family Life
Lord Montagu of Beaulieu married Cecily Susan Stuart-Wortley in 1865. They had two sons and one daughter. Their daughter was the Honourable Rachel Cecily Montagu-Scott. She later married Henry Forster, who became the 1st Baron Forster.
