Charles John Montagu 1658-1721

Paternal Family Tree: Montagu

Maternal Family Tree: Amy Fermor 1509-1580

On 7th November 1642 [his father] Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 17] and [his mother] Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 17] were married.

Around 1658 Charles John Montagu was born to Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 32] and Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 33].

On 3rd June 1665 at the Battle of Lowestoft an English fleet commanded by King James II of England Scotland and Ireland [aged 31], Prince Rupert Palatinate Simmern 1st Duke Cumberland [aged 45] and Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 39] defeated a Dutch Fleet.

Richard Boyle was killed.

Charles Maccarthy Viscount Muskerry was killed.

Charles Berkeley 1st Earl Falmouth [aged 35] was killed by a cannonball aboard the Royal Charles. Earl Falmouth extinct, Baron Botetourt Langport in Somerset extinct. His father Charles [aged 65] succeeded 2nd Viscount Fitzhardinge of Berehaven in Kerry. Penelope Godolphin Viscountess Fitzhardinge by marriage Viscountess Fitzhardinge of Berehaven in Kerry. Possibly the only occasion when a father has succeeded his son.

Charles Weston 3rd Earl of Portland [deceased] was killed by a cannon shot. On 13th June 1665 His uncle Thomas [aged 55] succeeded 4th Earl of Portland, 4th Baron Weston of Nayland in Suffolk.

Thomas Allin 1st Baronet [aged 53] was present.

Admiral Jeremy Smith commanded the Mary.

Captain George Batts fought. He was assigned to Sir George Ayscue's [aged 49] division in the Blue Squadron.

James Ley 3rd Earl Marlborough [aged 47] was killed at the Battle of Lowestoft commanding Old James attempting to recover a captured ship. His half brother William [aged 53] succeeded 4th Earl Marlborough.

Before 17th March 1668 [his brother] Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich [aged 20] and [his sister-in-law] Mary Anne Boyle [aged 23] were married. She the daughter of Richard Boyle 2nd Earl Cork 1st Earl Burlington [aged 55] and Elizabeth Clifford Countess Burlington [aged 54]. He the son of [his father] Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 42] and [his mother] Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 43]. They were half fifth cousin once removed.

On 28th May 1672 Philip Carteret [aged 31] and Winston Churchill were killed at Solebay, Southwold [Map].

Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich [aged 46] was killed. His son Edward [aged 24] succeeded 2nd Earl Sandwich.

George Legge 1st Baron Dartmouth [aged 25] fought.

Charles Harbord [aged 32] was killed. The inscription on his. Monument in Westminster Abbey [Map] reads... Sr. Charles Harbord Knt. his Majesties Surveyor General, and First Lieutenant of the Royall James, under the most noble and illustrious captain Edward, Earle of Sandwich, Vice Admirall of England, which after a terrible fight maintained to admiration against a squadron of the Holland fleet for above six houres, neere the Suffolk coast, having put off two fireships, at last being utterly dissabled and few of her men remaining unhurt, was by a third unfortunately set on fire: but he (though he swam well) neglected to save himselfe as some did, and out of the perfect love to that worthy lord (whom for many yeares he had constantly accompanyed in all his honourable imployments, and in all the engagements of the former warr) dyed with him at the age of XXXIII, much bewailed of his father whom he never offended, and much beloved of all for his knowne piety, vertue, loyalty, fortitude and fidelity.

Captain John Cox was killed in action.

Admiral John Holmes [aged 32] fought as commander of Rupert.

The Gloucester took part.

In 1674 [his mother] Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich [aged 49] died.

In 1684 Charles John Montagu [aged 26] was appointed Constable

In 1685 Charles John Montagu [aged 27] was elected MP Durham which seat he held until 1687.

On 3rd September 1685 Charles John Montagu [aged 27] and Elizabeth Forester were married. He the son of Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich and Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich.

On 29th November 1688 [his brother] Edward Montagu 2nd Earl Sandwich [aged 40] died. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map]. His son [his nephew] Edward [aged 18] succeeded 3rd Earl Sandwich.

On 31st December 1691 Charles John Montagu [aged 33] and Sarah Rogers were married. He the son of Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich and Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich.

In 1695 Charles John Montagu [aged 37] was elected MP Durham which seat he held until 1702.

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Before 1721 Charles John Montagu [aged 62] died at Breda [Map]. He was buried at All Saints Church, Barnwell [Map] on 29th June 1721.

[his son] Colonel John Montagu was born to Charles John Montagu and Sarah Rogers.

Royal Ancestors of Charles John Montagu 1658-1721

Kings Wessex: Great x 19 Grand Son of King Edmund "Ironside" I of England

Kings Gwynedd: Great x 17 Grand Son of Owain "Great" King Gwynedd

Kings Seisyllwg: Great x 23 Grand Son of Hywel "Dda aka Good" King Seisyllwg King Deheubarth

Kings Powys: Great x 18 Grand Son of Maredudd ap Bleddyn King Powys

Kings England: Great x 11 Grand Son of King Edward I of England

Kings Scotland: Great x 15 Grand Son of King William I of Scotland

Kings France: Great x 20 Grand Son of Hugh I King of the Franks

Kings Duke Aquitaine: Great x 23 Grand Son of Ranulf I Duke Aquitaine

Kings Spain: Great x 15 Grand Son of Alfonso VII King Castile VII King Leon

Ancestors of Charles John Montagu 1658-1721

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Ladde Montagu 5 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: Thomas Montagu 6 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 7 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Dudley

Great x 3 Grandmother: Agnes Dudley

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Montagu 8 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Roper

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Roper of Well Hall

Great x 2 Grandmother: Helen Roper

Grandfather: Sidney Montagu 9 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Harrington 16 x Great Grandson of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 3 Grandfather: John Alexander Harrington 17 x Great Grandson of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 2 Grandfather: James Harrington 18 x Great Grandson of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Moton of Peckleton in Leicestershire

Great x 3 Grandmother: Elizabeth Moton

Great x 1 Grandmother: Elizabeth Harrington 19 x Great Granddaughter of Hugh I King of the Franks

Great x 4 Grandfather: Nicholas Sidney

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Sidney

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Brandon

Great x 2 Grandmother: Lucy Sidney

Great x 4 Grandfather: Hugh Pakenham

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Pakenham

father: Edward Montagu 1st Earl Sandwich 10 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Pepys of Cottenham

Great x 2 Grandfather: William Pepys of Cottenham

Great x 1 Grandfather: John Pepys of Impington

Grandmother: Paulina Pepys

Charles John Montagu 11 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Crewe of Nantwich

Great x 3 Grandfather: Randulph Crewe

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Crew

Great x 1 Grandfather: Thomas Crew

Grandfather: John Crew 1st Baron Crew

Great x 4 Grandfather: John Bray of Eaton Bray

Great x 3 Grandfather: Reginald Bray

Great x 2 Grandfather: Reginald Bray of Stene and Hinton

Great x 1 Grandmother: Temperance Bray

mother: Jemima Crew Countess Sandwich 12 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Waldegrave

Great x 3 Grandfather: George Waldegrave

Great x 2 Grandfather: Edward Waldegrave 9 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandfather: Robert Drury

Great x 3 Grandmother: Anne Drury 8 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 4 Grandmother: Anne Calthorpe 7 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 1 Grandfather: Edward Waldegrave 10 x Great Grandson of King Edward I of England

Grandmother: Jemima Waldegrave Baroness Crew 11 x Great Granddaughter of King Edward I of England

Great x 2 Grandfather: John Higham

Great x 1 Grandmother: Sarah Higham

Great x 4 Grandfather: William Yelverton

Great x 3 Grandfather: William Yelverton

Great x 2 Grandmother: Martha Yelverton

Great x 4 Grandfather: Henry Fermor

Great x 3 Grandmother: Amy Fermor