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Ralph Montagu, First Duke of Montagu (bap. 1638 - 1709)

Alias Duke of Montague

Dictionary of National Biography entry: http://www.oxforddnb.com/view/article/19030?docPos=8 Other biography: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ralph_Montagu,_1st_Duke_of_Montagu Authority - early modern
Relevant locations: Residence at Montagu House, Bloomsbury
References in Documents:
British Curiosities in Nature and Art (1713)

Cotton Library] In the passage from Westminster-Hall, to the Abby, where are a curious Collection of Ancient choice manuscript Vollumes: done mostly on Vellum, collected by Sir Robert Cotton; and is by Act of Parliament, made a publick Library. With Medals and other Curiosities.

The Palace] (where Queen Anne was Born 1664.) and Chapel of St. James. Here in the great Court, is a Whales Rib, in length about 21 Foot and 21 Inches in Breadth or Diameter in the thickest part; and at White-Hall, the Banqueting-House, and Statue of King James II. in Brass, with the Dial in Privy-Garden, are observable.

The Duke of Montague's House] is also very remarkable for curious Finishing and Furniture.

Shells, Insects, a Coffee-tree with Berries, &c.] A curious Collection at Dr. Sloan’s, in Bloomsbury-Square.