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John 'Punch' Montagu


(b. May 11, 1743, London, England – d. Aug. 17, 1744, Allerthorpe Hall, Allerthorpe )

Gender: M

Only child of Elizabeth and Edward Montagu. He was buried at St Lambert’s Church, Burneston, but after Montagu's death his body was, at her instruction, transferred to his parents’ tomb in Winchester Cathedral.

Also known as:

  • Punch Montagu


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