John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland
John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland KG PC (21 October 1696 – 29 May 1779) was an English nobleman, the eldest son of John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland and Catherine Russell. Styled Marquess of Granby from 1711, he succeeded to the title in 1721, cutting short a brief career in the House of Commons, where he had represented Rutland as a Whig.
The Duke of Rutland KG PC | |
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John Manners, 3rd Duke of Rutland in Garter robes, by Charles Jervis, 1725, Belvoir Castle | |
| Lord-Lieutenant of Leicestershire | |
| In office 1721–1779 | |
| Monarchs | George I George II George III |
| Preceded by | The Duke of Rutland |
| Succeeded by | The Duke of Rutland |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 21 October 1696 |
| Died | 29 May 1779 (aged 82) |
| Nationality | British |
| Political party | Whigs |
| Spouse | Bridget Sutton |
| Children | 11, including John, Robert, and George |
| Parent(s) | John Manners, 2nd Duke of Rutland Catherine Russell |
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