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Sir John Montagu, Captain (1719 - 1795)

Naval officer and "fourth born son of ten children to James Montagu of Lackham, Wiltshire, by his wife Elizabeth, daughter of Sir John Eyles of Southbroom, Bishop’s Canning, Wiltshire. His father was a cousin of the Earl of Sandwich, and Montagu was the father of Admiral Sir George Montagu and Captain James Montagu, being predeceased by the latter." Promoted from Captain promoted rear-admiral on 18 October 1770 and to vice-admiral on 3 February 1776 ("More Than Nelson")

Possibly the "Honourable Captain John Montagu" named as a benefactor in the catalogues of Salter's museum. Other biography: https://morethannelson.com/officer/john-montagu/ Other Links: https://morethannelson.com/officer-biographies-2/ - More than Nelson: THE ROYAL NAVY 1776-1815 A BIOGRAPHICAL HISTORY AND CHRONICLE
 Relationships: Sir John Montagu was a donor to James Salter (-c. 1728)

 Linked print sources: as Mentioned or referenced by - A Catalogue of the Rarities [1754] ... at Don Saltero’s Coffee House in Chelsea.
 References in Documents:
A Catalogue of the Rarities To be seen at Don Saltero's Coffee-House [1775] M Robert Mann, Esq; Counsellor Martin. Capt. Martin. Dr Martin. Mr Mason. Mr May. Sir John Molesworth. The Hon. Capt. William Montagu. Dr Starkey Myddleton. Mr Munden. Mrs Millward. Rev. Mr Marshall Montagu Merrick. LL. B.