John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland facts for kids
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The Duke of Rutland
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John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland, oil by Jean-Baptiste Closterman c. 1730s, Belvoir Castle
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| Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire | |
| In office 1714–1721 |
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| Monarch | George I |
| Preceded by | The Earl of Denbigh |
| Succeeded by | The 3rd Duke of Rutland |
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| Born | 18 September 1676 |
| Died | 22 February 1721 (aged 44) |
| Nationality | British |
| Spouses | Catherine Russell Lucy Sherard |
| Children | 17, including John, William, Sherard, Robert, and Charles |
| Parents | John Manners, 1st Duke of Rutland Catherine Wriothesley Noel |
John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland (born September 18, 1676 – died February 22, 1721) was an important British politician. He was known by different titles during his life, like Lord Roos and Marquess of Granby. He was a member of the Whig political party. He served in the House of Commons (a part of the British Parliament) from 1701 until 1711. In 1711, he became the Duke of Rutland.
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Early Life of John Manners
John Manners was the son of John Manners, 1st Duke of Rutland. His mother was Catherine Wriothesley Noel. She was the daughter of Baptist Noel, 3rd Viscount Campden.
Political Career and Titles
John Manners started his political career in 1701. He was elected as a Member of Parliament (MP) for Derbyshire. An MP is a person chosen to represent a group of people in the government.
Later in 1701, he became an MP for Leicestershire. In 1705, he was elected as an MP for Grantham.
Key Roles and Honors
In 1706, John Manners helped with the Union with Scotland. This was a big step in creating Great Britain. He was elected again as an MP for Grantham in 1708.
In 1710, he was elected for both Leicestershire and Grantham. On January 10, 1711, he became the Duke of Rutland after his father passed away. This meant he left his role as an MP.
He also held important local positions. He was the Lord Lieutenant of Rutland from 1712 to 1715. He was also the Lord Lieutenant of Leicestershire from 1714 to 1721. In 1714, he received a special honor. He was made a Knight of the Garter, which is a very old and respected award in Britain.
Family Life and Legacy
John Manners married twice and had many children. His first marriage was to Catherine Russell on August 23, 1693. Catherine was the daughter of William Russell, Lord Russell.
Children from First Marriage
John and Catherine had nine children together:
- John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland (1696–1779): He also became a Duke and had children.
- Lord William Manners (1697–1772): He married Corbetta Smyth and had children.
- Lady Catherine Manners (died 1780): She married Henry Pelham and had children.
- Lady Elizabeth Manners (1709–1730): She married John Monckton, 1st Viscount Galway, and had children.
- Lady Frances Manners: She married Hon. Richard Arundell.
Catherine, his first wife, passed away a few months after he became Duke in 1711.
Children from Second Marriage
John Manners married his second wife, Lucy Sherard, on January 1, 1713. Lucy was the daughter of Bennet Sherard, 2nd Baron Sherard.
They had several children, including:
- Lord Sherard Manners (c. 1713–1742): He became an MP for Tavistock.
- Lady Caroline Manners (died 1769): She married Sir Henry Harpur, 5th Baronet and later Sir Robert Burdett, 4th Baronet.
- Lady Lucy Manners (c. 1717–1788): She married William Graham, 2nd Duke of Montrose.
- Lord Robert Manners (c. 1721–1782): He became a general in the British Army.
- Lord Charles Manners (died 1761).
John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland, passed away on February 22, 1721.
