Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland

Charles Manners, 4th Duke of Rutland KG PC (15 March 1754  24 October 1787) was a British politician and nobleman, the eldest legitimate son of John Manners, Marquess of Granby. He was styled Lord Roos from 1760 until 1770, and Marquess of Granby from 1770 until 1779.

The Duke of Rutland
KG PC
The Duke of Rutland, by Joshua Reynolds, c.1770-90
Lord Lieutenant of Ireland
In office
12 February 1784  27 October 1787
MonarchGeorge III
Preceded byThe Earl of Northington
Succeeded byThe Marquess of Buckingham
Lord Privy Seal
In office
23 December 1783  27 November 1784
MonarchGeorge III
Prime MinisterWilliam Pitt
Preceded byThe Earl of Carlisle
Succeeded byThe Marquess of Stafford
Member of Parliament
for Cambridge University
In office
1774–1779
Preceded byThomas Townshend
Succeeded byJames Mansfield
Personal details
Born15 March 1754
Died24 October 1787(1787-10-24) (aged 33)
Dublin, Ireland
Resting placeSt Mary the Virgin's Church, Bottesford
SpouseLady Mary Isabella Somerset
Children6, including John
Parents
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